Joan Leslie’s Death – Cause and Date

The movie actress Joan Leslie died at the age of 90. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Famous for her work in numerous films of the 1940s and early 1950s, she is particularly notable for her portrayal of Velma in the 1941 film noir heist feature High Sierra, for her performance as Mary Cohan in the 1942 musical movie Yankee Doodle Dandy and for her role as Gracie Williams in the 1941 Alvin York biopic Sergeant York.

Born Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel in Highland Park, Michigan, to Agnes and John Brodel, she grew up with older sisters named Mary and Betty. Her five-decade marriage to Dr. William G. Caldwell resulted in twin daughters named Ellen and Patrice.

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Who on earth can feel any respect for a girl who chases?

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I am always begging them to spare me this chasing after men.

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I’d like to play nothing but good characters.