We get so used to reading about Hollywoods floundering marriage trade that its easy to forget that there were some success stories in among the wreckage! The Ameches had six children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren at the time of her death. Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards 41 years. He had not acted in a film for 13 years when he was cast in Trading Places (1983). Newly weds child star Bonita Granville and producer husband Jack Wrather at the breakfast table. - Honore Prendergast Ameche, 78, the wife of film and radio star Don Ameche, died Friday of a heart ailment at Stone Hill Care Center in Dubuque. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Dan Duryea with wife Helen and their two children, Dan Duryea and Helen Bryan: (Married April 1932 to her death on Jan. 1967). AboutPressCopyrightContact. $10.00 + $4.99 shipping. $29.88 + $4.99 shipping. And dont forget Fred Astaire who was married to his first wife Phyllis for over 21 years till her death from cancer in 1954. Don Ameche and Honore Prendergast: (Married Dec. 1932 to her death in Sept. 1986) The couple had 6 children: Ronald, Dominic, Thomas, Lonnie, Bonnie and Connie. You can read the 2018 follow-up post of more married actors here:https://cometoverhollywood.com/2018/02/14/for-better-or-worse-long-hollywood-marriages/, Check out theComet Over Hollywood Facebook page. Haver retired from film in 1957 and MacMurray continued on a successful career on television and Disney films. . Howard died in 1976, something Lane never got over. Dmytryk was in jail for 6 months. Cart. Im glad someone mentioned Jack Haley and his wife. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Till 1954 he wasnt found in any films and later he appeared in Phantom Caravan this was later followed by one and another till the next years. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard! Clay, NE, United States. McGuire died in 2000. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Geni requires JavaScript! In 1932, he married Honore Prendergast, who bore him six children. And I still love him. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He was buried in ArlingtonCemeteryin Virginia and Priscilla was buried with him when she died in 1994. Stewart married Gloria, a former model, after returning from serving in World War 2. Musical star Haver left a nun convent to marry MacMurray, who was 18 years her senior. Heres a quote from an interview with Ms. Neal: If memory serves me correctly, it was she (Ms. Neal), not me, who brought up Gary Cooper, and the affair that began while they were making The Fountainhead (1949). Thank you for sharing . You can add Eve Arden to your list. Africa is going through its own historical process of state formation just as Europe and America did. I see courage everywhere I go in Africa. Honore died in 1986, leaving behind a grieving Don Ameche after over five decades of marriage. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Ann Blyth and Dr. James McNulty:(Married June 1953 to his death on May 2007) The couple had five children:Timothy, Maureen, Kathleen, Terence and Eileen. Victorian 1970s underworld figure Laurie Prendergast has been officially declared dead after years of what his daughter has described as "cruel heartache". James Cagney and Frances: (Married on Sept. 1922 to his death in March 1986): Two childre: Casey and James Jr. Cagney married dancer Frances after meeting in the chorus line of Pitter Patter. Though Merle Oberon tried to seduce Cagney, he never cheated on his wife. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Details about his death were not given. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He also won the Walk of Fame for Television and radio. Don Ameche was a widow. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 1959, 2nd 1985) in 1953-8 and Honor had some influence on Hart's The Concept of Law (Oxford, 1st ed. Just watched her in Mission Over Korea and Weekend for Three two days ago. One, Ron Ameche, owned a restaurant, "Ameche's Pumpernickel" in Coralville, Iowa. The two performed on the radio together. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Family Life He was married to Honore Prendergast for fifty-four years. The couple met while Veronique, a young journalist, was interviewing him in 1953 for France Soir in Paris. How many times has Don Ameche been married? But there is no information about his other body details. Ameche was married to Honore Prendergast from 1932 until her death in 1986. They had six children. Buy images; Sell images; Ameche's younger brother, Jim Ameche, was also a well-known actor. Don Ameche continued working for the rest of his life, including a role in the sequel, 'Cocoon: The Return' (1988). Death: Sep 1986: Marriage: Spouse . Please try again later. Some of the relationships have little information, due to the fact that I couldnt find anything online. Date of death: 5 September 1986. Charlton married Lydia the same year he joined the military. They were very angry with me. Silent actors Vilma Banky and Rod La Roque in 1927. Don's nationality was American and ethnicity was mixed. 1955. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Corrina(1994) was completed only days before his death. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Don Ameche (25)? Dr. Prendergast lived in Palo Alto for over 50 years and was a ren Oops, something didn't work. sibling. A really nice post, Jessica! They married very young (first marriages for both) from 1921 until his death in 1979. One, Ron Ameche, owned a restaurant, "Ameche's Pumpernickel" in Coralville, Iowa. I picked the right man. Cast in the 1939 film, 'The Story of Alexander Graham Bell', Don Ameche became a household name in America. I too enjoyed this!! William Powell and Diana Lewis were married for 44 years from 1940-1984. Also, Louis Jourdan and his wife Berthe Quique Frederique were married (in 1946) for 68 years until her death last year in 2014. And I dont blame her. Similarly to Dr. Cosby, Michael Caine has been married to his wife since 1973, but again he is a bit too recent for our topics on Comet Over Hollywood. Mother of Private; Ronald J Ameche; Private; Private; Lonnie Ameche and 1 other; and Connie Ameche less. Born 7 Sep 1907 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] Wife of Dominic Felix (Amici) Ameche married [date unknown] [location unknown] Mother of Don J Ameche and Ronald J Ameche Died 5 Sep 1986 at age 78 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States Troup said the series was ideal for raising their children. Dana Andrews and Mary Todd: (Married Nov. 1939 to Dec. 1992) Three children: Stephen, Katharine and Susan. To stay married hard but in Hollywood is even harder. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Church of the. His work formed part of the foundation of the realist tradition in European literature, with particular focus on his remarkably . Cyd Charisse and Tony Martin: (Married May 1948 until her death in June 2008) One child, Tony Jr. Thanks for all your hard work and research to back it. Though Young played the perfect father and husband, he also had alcoholism problems and bitterness towards Hollywood. Ron Ameche in Social Security Death Index view all Immediate Family. I thought Alan Ladd would be on this list ?? Nice to have a positive blog that gives hope. (Photo provided by family . Jeanette and I respected and loved each other, very deeply. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward: (Married Jan. 1958 till his death in Sept. 2008) Three children, Melissa, Nell and Claire. 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He has a great sense of humor, and has always been very supportive, she said about being able to keep a successful relationship in Hollywood. Great list, by the way! Surely no list of long Hollywood marriages is complete without Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, who were married a whopping 57 years i.e. 2002 January 2, 2002. Its not the easiest thing in the world to be a success in Hollywood and still be the ordinary husband and father, Morgan said. He died on 6th December 1993 at his son Don, Jr.s house in Scottsdale, Arizona. mother. In 1932, Ameche married Dubuque's Honore Prendergast, a hospital dietitian and lab technician. Age 66. The movie featured WhoopiGoldberg, Ray Liotta,Tina Majorino, andWendy Crewsonmore. Also, on a musical Down Argentine Way(1940). Don Ameche not only in films and television series established a successful career but was additionally established within a radio. Gregory Peck and Veronique: (Married Dec. 1955 to his death in June 2003) Two children, Tony (1956) and Cecilia (1958). She said she never regretted leaving Hollywood. Episodes appeared in: "Once, In St. Olaf" in Season 6. He had two daughters, Connie and Bonnie. Fergus/Wyatt appears later in the game, and you, Blazkowicz obviously ended up surviving. Person. Don Ameche (/ m i t i /; born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 - December 6, 1993) was an American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. There was a problem getting your location. Today. The reason for his passing away became prostate cancer. I didnt think of them because they were only married 12 years before Bogie died. Harold with his wife Mildred and their children. While enrolled at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, he was deemed a promising actor. Appeared on: The Golden Girls. Saint gave birth to Darrell two days after winning her Oscar. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Ray Milland and his wife had a lengthy marriage (though it was disrupted by his affair with Grace Kelly). Available for both RF and RM licensing. Robert Mitchum in 1945 with his wife Dorothy and sons, Christopher and James. I agree! "Pat" Terry Ameche, died Friday December 20, 2019 at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Rd. Please login to see options; About; Media; Activity; Add banner photo. view all Ronald J Ameche's Timeline. He entered the academy's collegiate counterpart, Columbia College (now called Loras College) in Dubuque, where he studied for a year. London, a jazz singer, and Troup, jazz piano player, were both in the music business. In the recent reply to Moira above, you note that although your original post closed by inviting visitors to suggest couples you might have forgotten in these replies, youve decided to stop at 70. Enterprise. I knew Tracy was married a long time but was hesitant to add him, since I knew of his extracurricular. Joe PrendergastMay 4, 1937 - April 21, 2020Palo AltoJohn Joseph Prendergast quietly passed away April 21, 2020 at his Palo Alto home.