Florence Eldridge [SEP] place of death
Florence Eldridge
Florence Eldridge (born Florence McKechnie, September 5, 1901, in Brooklyn, New York - August 1, 1988, in Long Beach, California) was an American actress. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in Play in 1957 for her performance in "Long Day's Journey into Night".
Early years.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. McKechnie, Eldridge was born Florence McKechnie in Brooklyn. She attended public schools, including P.S. 85 and Girls' High
Charles Collingwood, with March and his wife Florence Eldridge performing dramatic readings from historical documents and literature.
Following surgery for prostate cancer in 1970, it seemed his career was over; yet, he managed to give one last performance in "The Iceman Cometh" (1973), as the complicated Irish saloon keeper, Harry Hope.
Personal life.
March was married to actress Florence Eldridge from 1927 until his death in 1975, and they had two adopted children. He died from prostate cancer, at age 77