Ruby Dee
(1922-2014)

Ruby Dee speaking Actress Ruby Dee speaks to attendees at a special luncheon hosted by Georgia Cares and Rep. David Scott. Foto: United States Rep. David Scott (D - Georgia) / Public Domain

American actress (1922–2014) – Ruby Dee was born in Cleveland (City in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States) on October 27th, 1922 and died in New Rochelle (City in Westchester County, New York, United States) on June 11th, 2014 at the age of 91. Today Ruby Dee would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Ruby Dee when he died?

Ruby Dee died in 2014 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 27th, 1922 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Cleveland City in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Death Date	June 11th, 2014 (Wednesday)
Death place	New Rochelle City in Westchester County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Ruby Dee

Birthday

When was Ruby Dee born?

Ruby Dee was born on October 27th, 1922.

Death

When did Ruby Dee die?

Ruby Dee died on June 11th, 2014 at the age of 91 in New Rochelle (City in Westchester County, New York, United States). Today Ruby Dee would be 101 years old.