Remembering Joan Fontaine on the 10th Anniversary of her death
- By Lori Macatee
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It has been exactly 10 long years since Joan Fontaine died in Carmel-by-the-Sea on December 15, 2013 at the age of 96. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.
Today, fans of Joan Fontaine (Suspicion, Rebecca, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic woman she was.
Fontaine, a cultural icon
Born Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland in Tokyo on October 22, 1917, her career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Fontaine was not just a great actress, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
In 1940 she touched the hearts of millions as the Second Mrs. de Winter in ‘Rebecca’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.
It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Joan Fontaine and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Joan Fontaine is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Joan Fontaine.
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