Hattie McDaniel’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) June 10, 1895
Death Date October 26, 1952
Age of Death 57 years
Cause of Death Breast Cancer
Profession Movie Actress
The movie actress Hattie McDaniel died at the age of 57. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Best known as the first African American to receive an Academy Award, which she won for the role of Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Her other credits include Beulah and Family Honeymoon.
She married George Langford in 1922, but he died shortly after the marriage. Her brother Sam McDaniel played the butler in the Three Stooges film, Heavenly Daze.
Quotes
"“I’m letting no man handle my bank account.” (Hattie McDaniel)
"“You can best fight any existing evil from the inside.” (Hattie McDaniel)
"“A woman’s gifts will make room for her.” (Hattie McDaniel)
"“As for those grapefruit and buttermilk diets, I’ll take roast chicken and dumplings.” (Hattie McDaniel)
"“Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and Eddie Cantor… help us keep our balance.” (Hattie McDaniel)