2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. On the program, Cates discussed how being obese impacted her life. 21. 22 at the age of 56. Hampton was rushed to the Emory University Hospital where he died shortly after. He was 65. Cates sister, Sheri Cates Morgan, posted the sad news to Facebook. He also made memorable appearances on TV shows like Ellery Queen, The Betty White Show, One Day at a Time, and played a key role in the 1974 neo-noir mystery Chinatown. Mike Hodge, an actor who appeared in recurring roles on Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and was the president ofSAG-AFTRAs New York chapter, died Sep. 9 at the age of 70. 26 March 2017. Richard Anderson, an actor known forThe Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, died Aug. 31 at age 91. Cates is pictured alongside (L-R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Laura Harrington, Johnny Depp and Kate Schellhardt. In May 2010, Halladay made history when he pitched a perfect game against the Florida Marlins -- a feat that has only been accomplished 21 times in the history of modern baseball. The Canadian rock musician died of complications from brain cancer on Oct. 17. 2 references title 'Whats Eating Gilbert Grape' Mother Darlene Cates Dies at 69 (English) stated in. He was 61 years old. A list of survivors was not immediately available. Gregory, born Oct. 12, 1932, appeared on many late-night TV shows in the '60s and '70s and was a civil rights activist for most of his life. He was 67. American Actress. He was 75. She was 89. Ballhaus worked with a score of celebrated directors -- including Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, James L. Brooks, Mike Nichols and Barry Sonnenfeld, among many others. However, she found her true calling as a teacher with The Actors Studio Drama School and became a mentor to a wide array of stars including Bradley Cooper and Hugh Jackman. 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Cates will best remembered for playing Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprios housebound and overweight mother in The legendary book editor -- best known for discovering iconic chef Julia Child -- died at her home in Walden, Vermont, on Aug. 2 as a result of complications from Alzheimer's. died at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Nov. 30. died in Los Angeles on Nov. 25. He was 89. Best known as Caitlin Bree in the 1994 film Clerks, Spoonauer died at the age of 44. Darlene Cates Weight Loss Struggle | Facts, Biography, Death, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Rebecca Birdsall Biography, Age, Height, Wiki, Husband, Wedding Hairstyles with Veil and Headpiece. Philip Reitnour, who appeared on Shark Tank in 2014 to pitch his app EmergenSee, has been found dead inPhiladelphiasSchuylkill river at the age of 58. Lost 244 pounds in 2012, bringing her weight from 575 pounds to 331. She died on March 26, 2017. Other film and TV credits include a recurring role on the show Filthy Rich and the 1989 family dramedy Steel Magnolias. A member of the 1970's musical group, Sister Sledge, known for their single We Are Family," Sledge died Mar. She was 80. The 7-foot, 7-inch Fingleton died Feb. 25 at age 36. The iconic country singer-songwriter died at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida, on Nov. 19, after a long battle with intestinal issues. Robert Guillaume, a two-time Emmy winner for his character Benson DuBois on "Soap" and the spinoff "Benson," as well as the voice of Rafiki in "The Lion King," died after a battle with prostate cancer on Oct. 24. Putesky continued to play in several other cult hit bands -- including Jack Off Jill, Kill Miss Pretty and Three Ton Gate, until his death. Once I did the [. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Throughout his career, the comedian tried to include powerful statements about segregation and discrimination in his work, releasing popular spoken word albums such as In Living Black and White, Talks Turkey, So You See We All Have Problems and The Two Sides of Dick Gregory. John Dunsworth, star of the hit Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys, died Oct. 16 at age 71. '"A thrilled Cates, who tips the scales at 500 pounds (227 kilograms), admits the message has given her new hope. How did Darlene Cates die in real life? The Pulitzer-winning reporter and columnist whose life was as outsized as the New York City characters he depicted and exposed in print, died Mar. The TV host made his debut with Let's Make a Deal in 1963 and remained involved in the game show throughout the years, as owner of the show and occasional guest, after Wayne Brady took over as host in 2009. Your email address will not be published. In 2012 Cates vowed to act again after losing 240lbs. Campbell was 81. "RIP William Peter Blatty, who wrote the great horror novel of our time," Stephen King tweeted following the tragic news. Aerosmith 2023 farewell tour dates: Band says Peace Out, starting in Sept. Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, dead at 84, Invasion of privacy: Women say they found a hidden camera in bathroom of B.C. To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Bob Givens, a veteran animator who helped design such classic characters as Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, died Dec. 14 at age 99. This had a very big impact on her health, which had now started to improve. Pallenberg was considered a style icon of the '60s and '70s and was famously considered a muse for The Rolling Stones. The TV star died at his home in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 9. While Marilyn Manson took his moniker by combining the names of famed actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson, Putesky's stage name was a combination of the iconic TV sex symbol Daisy Duke and the serial killer David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz. Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' has died. The rock guitarist died on Oct. 22, in Boca Raton, Florida, after a long battle with colon cancer. 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Cates, best known for playing Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprios housebound and overweight mother in the Peter Hedges novel-turned-movie, was 69. Darlene Catess income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. The WWE legenddied from stomach cancer on Jan. 15 at the age of 73. The designer, who won the Fan Favorite Award, went on to launch his own clothing line in 2007, as well as design for Starbucks. Now! Chris Cornell, frontman of Audioslave and Soundgarden, died on May 17 at age 52. Briscoe's other credits include Sling Blade, The Green Mile and A Simple Plan. Joni is survived by her son, Thaddeus, and her sisters. Domino was a revolutionary artist who changed pop and rock music forever with his dynamic sound that paid respect to traditional blues styles while incorporating entirely new musical elements. Donate now and join us at 7 p.m. He was 34. She was best known for her role in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert Grape, playing Gilbert's mother Bonnie, 'We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is in the arms of our Heavenly Father, breaking away only to dance with our Savior, Jesus. 177845483. subject named as. Cates, best known for playing Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprios housebound and overweight mother in the Peter Hedges novel-turned-movie, was 69. She was 94. Charles Chuck Low, a military vet turned real estate developer turned Goodfellas actor, died peacefully in his sleep on Sep. 18 at age 89. Chuck Berry, singer and songwriter of rock and roll classics such as Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode died Mar. The "NCIS: Los Angeles" star who played the role of Owen Granger died Jan. 19 from cancer at the age of 61. With more than 190 credits to his name, Stanton's career spanned over 60 years. Low is best known for his character Morrie in Goodfellas, alongside De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta. Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies Met Gala 2023: Kate Moss, 49, slips into a pink lingerie inspired gown as she coordinates with lookalike Met Gala 2023: Brooklyn Beckham looks lovingly at wife Nicola Peltz as she wears a flowing white gown with Bill's in Vogue! The voice actress and daytime soap star died at her home in Studio City, California, on Nov. 30 after battling a long illness, her longtime friend, Jodie Mann, confirmed to ET. Darlene Cates, an actress well-known for her role as the housebound matriarch alongside Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1993 movie "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," died Sunday, March 26, 2017, Serena Williams is pregnant AGAIN! A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year. She is survived by her son, Kevin, daughter-in-law Stephanie, stepdaughter Nina, stepson Wes, and granddaughter Jocelyn. Rock and roll legend Fats Domino, known for singles like "Ain't That A Shame," "I'm Walkin" and "Blueberry Hill," died at age 89 on Oct. 24. WebThe actress went on to appear in a handful of film and television projects before succumbing to natural causes, she was 69. However, his connection to George R. R. Martin's GoT universe runs much deeper. died on Oct. 24, at his home in Los Angeles, including Canadas Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, diagnosed with brain cancer in December 2015, died on Oct. 2 after suffering cardiac arrest, died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, died in his sleep at the Allendale Nursing Home, found dead by a friend inside his Los Angeles-area home. The host and co-creator of Let's Make a Deal died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, from heart failure on Sept. 30. 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Smith's New York City-based gossip column -- which gave readers a coveted insight into the lives of America's rich and famous -- was, at its height of popularity, syndicated in nearly 75 newspapers internationally and had a readership of almost 50 million people daily. Eventually, pelvic infections caused by her obesity caused her to be bedridden for two years. Charles Henry Mosley III, a former singer for the band Faith No More, died "due to the disease of addiction" on Nov. 10. The senior business correspondent and host of Bulls and Bears for the Fox News Channel, Brenda Buttner died on Feb. 20 after a battle with cancer at the age of 55. The movie producer and gay rights activist died on Aug. 24 at her home in Sherman Oaks, California. On social media, tributes have been pouring in for a woman who never let her setbacks get in the way of her dreams. The fashion designer and popular Project Runway alum died on Oct. 17. William W. Graham, a scion of the iconic Washington Post publishers Phil and Katharine Graham, died at age 69 as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Halladay is survived by his wife, Brandy, and their two sons. He also adopted a daughter with his second wife, SanDee Pitnick. Darlene Cates, the actress best known for her unforgettable performance in the 1993 indie classic What's Eating Gilbert Grape has passed away. Darlene married US Marine Robert Cates in 1963. He was 41. The hugely influential publishing magnate died at his home in Manhattan on Oct. 1. He retired from performing in 2014. Jana Novotna, a Czech tennis champion who won Wimbledon in 1998, died after a battle with cancer on Nov. 19. During his long career, Nabors also appeared in shows like The Love Boat, Knight Rider and The Carol Burnett Show, and was a pop culture personality on various variety comedy shows. Grey, who ran Paramount for 12 years, was responsible for producing eight of the studio's 10 highest-grossing movies of all time. He was 84. Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, has died. I'll track you down, you track me down, and let's see how you're doing. The former Fox News Chief, whoresigned from the company in July after former anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit that resulted in multiple women coming forward with similar claims died on May 18 at the age of 77. Nakajima was the man inside the Godzilla body suit when the iconic monster made his debut appearance in the original 1954 film. IE 11 is not supported. David Lyle, former head of National Geographic Channels and FremantleMedia North America, died Sep. 21 at 67 after battling cancer. The Met Gala's heavenly bodies! Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the New Jersey rock band The Smithereens, died on Dec. 12. The Brooklyn-born performer was best known for roles on TV shows such as Law and Order: SVU, The West Wing, Sex and the City, and 30 Rock. He was inducted into the WWF (now WWE) Hall of Fame in 1996 and was also the first WrestleMania opponent of The Undertaker. ET on Friday, March 31, on Facebook Live. He was 49. Webdate of death. The actress best known for her role aslegal secretary Della Street on the long-running legal drama Perry Mason, died Jan. 27 at the age of 94. In 1997, Cotton's album. The longtime producer, who also served as chairman and CEO of Paramount for 12 years, died May 14 of cancer at age 59. The Trailer Park Boys star died on Oct. 16, after suffering from an unknown illness. Ken Shapiro, a writer and director of Chevy Chases debut film from 1974 The Groove Tube, died of cancer on Nov. 27. The Murphy Brown star died on Aug. 24, after a long battle with cancer. Her first-ever role, Cates was widely acclaimed for her performance, garnering praise from co-stars DiCaprio and Depp. He was 66. The Oscar-winning director revealed the news of his father's death with a heartfelt tribute he posted to Twitter, writing, "Clint & I have been blessed to be Rance Howards sons He stood especially tall 4 his ability to balance ambition w/great personal integrity. According to a statement from her family, as relayed by multiple media reports, Cates died peacefully in her sleep. 0 references. Danielle Darrieux, the French actress whose career on screen and stage spanned eight decades and was known for "8 Women," died at the age of 100 on Oct. 19. ET has learned that there was no illicit drugs or alcohol found on the scene, and that the actor had been sick the last few days. Her episodes was titled, Too Heavy to Leave Their House., Following the 1993 film, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp, Cates appeared on one episode apiece of Picket Fences and Touched By an Angel.. Tony Raines: Madison Channing Walls Ex Jealous of Javi Marroquin? Legendary stand-up comedian and actor best known as an insult comic, Rickles died Apr. Lillian Ross, longtime reporter for The New Yorker, died Sep. 20 at the age of 99. Harry Dean Stanton, who worked in Hollywood for over 60 years, died Sep. 15, at age 91 from natural causes. Most recently, he released the book Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies, writing on how communities should band together to end police brutality. He was 67. Aside from his sons, he is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their two other children, son Tommy and daughter April. Briscoe is best known for his performances in Parks and Recreation -- where he played J.J., the owner and proprietor of the town's favorite diner -- and the recent Twin Peaks revival, in which he played Detective Dave Macklay. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Vincent and their three children. Hale is best known for her work on the long-running legal drama series, The British actor, perhaps best known for his acclaimed role as John Merrick in David Lynch's, Actor Mike Connors, best known for playing detective Joe Mannix on the long-running CBS crime drama, The iconic TV actress died in Greenwich, Connecticut, of cardiopulmonary arrest after contracting pneumonia, on Jan. 25, Moore's rep confirmed to ET. The group quickly gained a cult following for their unique sound and wild stage antics, and Hampton built his reputation as one of the music industry's greatest jam musicians. Cates managed to lose approximately 240 poundsby 2012, after she went through multiple health issues in 2010. Television executive Don Ohlmeyer, who coined the phrase Must See TV in the 1990s, died Sep. 10, NBCs Sunday Night Football play-by-play man Al Michaels announced during tonights telecast. Egyptians lash out at Netflixs depiction, Stephen Colbert mocks Donald Trumps Bureau of Obvious Nepotism. The cause of death was not revealed. She was 69. The Pacers toured throughout the '60s alongside artists like Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. He was 67. She was 94. Actress Darlene Cates has died aged 69. Frank Vincent, a character actor best known for roles as Italian mafia members, has died at the age of 78 on Sep. 13. One year later, Hollywood unexpectedly came calling. As an editor, Jones took a chance on Child's voluminous first French cookbook, The celebrated French actress died at her home in Paris, France, on July 31. I didnt know if . Baker, who famously described himself as the "gay Betsy Ross," originally stitched together the iconic rainbow flag in 1978, and his creation has since become a ubiquitous symbol of gay pride and LGBT activism. Mechoso, who began acting in his early 20s, was best known for his work in films like Little Miss Sunshine, Jurassic Park III and The Legend of Zorro, among many others. The singer's death was mourned by fellow musicians and fans the world over, including Canadas Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who released a statement praising Downie's legacy. Trucks was one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers, with Gregg and Duane Allman, and was responsible for hits such as "Whipping Post" and "Ramblin' Man." She is from USA. He was 89. He was 64. He will be dearly missed by so many." He was 45. Former NFL receiver Terry Glenn died on Nov. 20, as a result of a rollover traffic accident in Dallas, Texas. She was 86. After "Gilbert Grape" Cates' acting career was limited to guest turns in "Touched by an Angel," "Picket Fences" and the TV movie "Wolf Girl.". . Halladay's career spanned 15 years, during which time he pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays -- from 1998 to 2009 -- and then for the Philadelphia Phillies until his retirement in 2013. The veteran actor was best known for his role as Jim Lahey on the Canadian cult hit series Trailer Park Boys, as well as his role as Dave Teagues on the Syfy series Haven. Cates was best-known for director Lasse Hallstroms drama, which starred Johnny Depp and a young Leonardo DiCaprio the latter earned his first Oscar nomination for his role as Depps mentally disabled brother. Despite being bed-ridden throughout much of her life, Cates attained her high school degreevia correspondence in 1992. The epic demonstrations marked the very first time any pitcher has ever thrown both a perfect game and a no-hitter in the same season. He was 91. After Gilbert Grape Cates made a couple of appearances in TV shows Picket Fences (1994) and Touched by an Angel (1996). Hefner started the iconic magazine in 1953 -- in part with a $1,000 loan from his mother -- and went on to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the 20th century. He is survived by two children, a niece and two granddaughters. Oscar-winning film and television actor Martin Landau, The actor and author died on July 4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The titular star of TVs Batman from 1966-1968died after battling leukemia at the age of 88 on June 9. He reprised the role 11 more consecutive times until the 1972 installment of the franchise, The actor died in Huntington Beach, California, on Aug. 3. She weighed just over 400 pounds at the time. He was 88. Comedian and "Last Comic Standing" alum Ralphie May died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease caused by high blood pressure on October 6. She was 99. 26 fromesophageal cancer at the age of 73. He was 73 years old. Her daughter, Sheri, took to Facebook to share the news, writing, We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is in the arms of our Heavenly Father.. Darlene Cates, the mother in the Oscar-nominated 1993 movie Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, has died. Guillaume was also a beloved stage star, and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1977 for his role in the Broadway production of Guys and Dolls. He was 57. The emotional movie took a toll on its actors, and after shooting wrapped, 19-year-old DiCaprio wrote his movie mother a note. Berman was also the first comedian ever to perform stand-up at Carnegie Hall. He is survived by his six children, as well as his fiancee, who was in the vehicle during the accident but suffered only minor injuries. When she was 12 years old, her parents divorced and her eating habits spiralled out of control as a form of coping. Her spouse is Robert Cates ( m. 1963) . WebDarlene Cates (born Rita Darlene Guthrie; December 13, 1947 March 26, 2017) was an American actress. He was 89. The author of the famed horror novel "The Exorcist," died from cancer on Jan. 12 at the age of 89. The prolific artist recorded over 1,000 songs and released over 60 albums throughout his career, which spanned six decades. It doesnt matter anymore. Wrightson is best known for co-creating DC Comics', The legendary blues harmonica master died of pneumonia on March 16, at a medical facility in Austin, Texas.

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