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Darlene Cates

American actress (1947-2017) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 69

Rita Darlene Cates was an American actress. She became known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.

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2017Died26 March 20172014Snow Moon: Cinderella Chronicles SagaFilm, Queen Darla2001Wolf GirlFilm, Athena the Fat Lady1994Touched by an AngelSeries, Claudia Bell1993What's Eating Gilbert GrapeFilm, Momma1992Picket FencesSeries, Sophie Wallace1990The WordSeries1947Born13 December 1947

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Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2017 · aged 69