Edna Best
(1900-1974)

British actress (1900-1974) – Edna Best was born in Hove (Part of the City of Brighton and Hove on the south coast of England) on March 3rd, 1900 and died in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton) on September 18th, 1974 at the age of 74. Today Edna Best would be 124 years old.

Age

how old was Edna Best when he died?

Edna Best died in 1974 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 3rd, 1900 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Hove Part of the City of Brighton and Hove on the south coast of England
Death Date	September 18th, 1974 (Wednesday)
Death place	Geneva City in Switzerland and capital of its canton
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Edna Best

Birthday

When was Edna Best born?

Edna Best was born on March 3rd, 1900.

Death

When did Edna Best die?

Edna Best died on September 18th, 1974 at the age of 74 in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton). Today Edna Best would be 124 years old.