Irene Frances (Luther) Rich (1891 - 1988)

Born 13 Oct 1891 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

Wife of Elvo E Deffenbaugh — married 17 Feb 1909 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States

Died 22 Apr 1988 at age 96 in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, California, United States

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Irene (Luther) Rich is Notable.

Biography

Irene was born in 1891 in Buffalo, New York.

Known as Irene Rich, she was a film star of the silent and early talkie era.^[1] She also had a radio program in the 1930s. She was spokeswoman for Welch's Grape Juice which was touted as a diet aid. ^[2]

The meme of a "Dear John" letter came from her radio program "Dear John".^[3]

Irene (age 17), daughter of William M Luther & Mabel A Robinson, married Elva E Deffenbaugh (age 24) on 17 February 1909 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States.^[4]

She passed away in 1988 on April 22, 1988, at age 96 in California. ^{[5] [3]}

Sources

1. ↑ Internet Movie Database Article
2. ↑ Actress Loses Weight by Using Sponsor
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Obituaries, Irene Rich, 96; Star of Early Films, Radio, The Los Angeles Times, Monday, April 25, 1988. "Born Irene Luther in Buffalo, N.Y., her entertainment career spanned silent and sound movies, vaudeville, radio and the theatre. ...Later, Rich appeared in 21 Warner Bros. movies-... She also performed in several Broadway shows. She retired from show business after her fourth marriage, to George H. Clifford, in 1950. She is survived by two daughters, two grandsons and three great-grandchildren."
4. ↑ Marriage: "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008"
   FamilySearch Record: QPM1-52RZ (accessed 16 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZN-F39R Image number 03873
   Irene Frances Luther (17) marriage to Elva E Deffenbaugh (24) on 17 Feb 1909 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States.
5. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #6804473

See also:

• Wikipedia: Irene Rich