Suzan Ball
| Suzan Ball | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 3, 1934 Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
August 5, 1955 (aged 21) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) |
Richard Long (1954–1955; her death) |
Suzan Ball (February 3, 1934 - August 5, 1955) was an American actress. She was a second cousin of a fellow actress Lucille Ball. She was married to actor Richard Long. She had her leg amputated in January 1954, as a result of both a tumor and an accident she had. She died at age 21 of cancer in 1955, after a two-year battle.[1][2]
Early life
Born in Jamestown, New York, Suzan Ball was the eldest daughter of Howard and Molly Ball.
Personal life
Ball married Richard Long on April 4, 1954, at El Montecito Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara. Many celebrities attended including Jeff Chandler, Rock Hudson, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, and David Janssen.[3]
Illness and death
In 1953 doctors diagnosed Ball with cancer when she developed tumors on her legs forcing her to use crutches. The cancer forced doctors to amputate Ball's leg. Ball died at the age of 21 at the City of Hope Hospital.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Aladdin and His Lamp | uncredited | |
| The World in His Arms | uncredited | ||
| Untamed Frontier | Lottie | ||
| Yankee Buccaneer | Countess Margarita La Raguna | ||
| 1953 | City Beneath the Sea | Venita | |
| East of Sumatra | Minyora | ||
| War Arrow | Avis | ||
| 1955 | Chief Crazy Horse | Black Shawl (Little Fawn) |
References
- ↑ "Suzan Ball".
- ↑ "SUZAN BALL WINS FIGHT FOR LIFE! (August 29, 1954)".
- 1 2 Donnelley, Paul (2003-01-01). Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries. Music Sales Group. ISBN 9780711995123.
External links
- Suzan Ball on IMDb
