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Her weight hit an all-time high of 600 pounds at one point. "Darlene was heartbroken," said the source. Filha encontra carta deixada pelo pai falecido dentro de disco dos Beatles aps 1 ano de buscas - Pais Cates' daughter, Sheri Cates Morgan, announced in a Facebook post that her mother died "peacefully in her sleep" on Sunday morning. So far there is no official cause of death but most of Depp's friends and critics believe that his long-time addiction to terrible scripts like The Lone Ranger coupled with the pain of low Rotten Tomatoes scores such as Mortdecai's 12% . dropping from 575 lbs. Two years later she met Bob and lied to him about her age. Grape screenwriter Peter Hedges caught her first Sally appearance and showed a tape to director Lasse Hallstrom. Hedges offered her the role of a morbidly obese mother in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, which she accepted. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. On the program, Cates discussed how being obese impacted her life. March 28, 2017. Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died. But also memorable was the emotionally tormented, seriously depressed and extremely obese mother of DiCaprio and Johnny Depp's characters, played by Darlene Cates, whose gripping performance was . The doctors strongly advised her to reduce her weight. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Her son-in-law, David. Sheri wrote. You can be productive and attractive - maybe not to everybody, but, by god, to some.. 90 Day Fiance Stars Weve Lost Over the Years, Still Together? Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' has died. Inside Cheating Rumors, Their Divorce, Inside 1000-Lb. TMZ reports that Cates died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning. Cates died in her sleep at her home in Forney, Texas, on Sunday, her family confirmed. All About Cynthia Daniel, 'Hairspray Live!' and 520 lbs., she appears on talk shows and has a central role in the new movie Whats Eating Gilbert Grape?, starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis. In a Facebook. NEW YORK --Darlene Cates, best known for playing the mother of Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in 1993's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died at 69. 9665 Wilshire Blvd. ". She was 69. Although she dropped 100 lbs. Death of Darlene Cates. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Rex/Shutterstock. Her overeating, compounded by a thyroid condition and slow metabolism, led to substantial weight gains. His career was 32. The actress will appear posthumously in the upcoming comedy Billboard, following a lifelong struggle with weight that once saw her balloon to 550 lbs. a struggle that actually launched her film career in the first place. Your IP: Take care. When the The Guardian released a statement on the actress's death, Leonard DiCaprio paid tribute to the actress identifying her as "the best acting mom I ever had". ", "Forney actress in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' sheds 240 pounds, looks to act again", "Forney resident Darlene Cates, the overweight mom in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' dies", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177845483/darlene-cates, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Darlene_Cates&oldid=1141358852, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 17:36. Her daughter, Sheri Cates Morgan, announced her passing on a Facebook post.[5][6]. Gilbert Grape author and screenwriter Peter Hedges discovered the Texas native after seeing a tape of her on a 1985 episode of Sally Jessy Raphael titled "Too Heavy to Leave Their House." Darlene Cates, best known for playing the housebound mother Bonnie in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, died in her sleep on Sunday, March 26. 'We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is in the arms of our Heavenly Father, breaking away only to dance with our Savior, Jesus. Cates died on Sunday aged 69. Cates sister, Sheri Cates Morgan, shared the news on Facebook. The honeytrap plot that left father-of-six dead: Moment two women lead victim into his flat to seduce him Why is Britain experiencing so many earthquakes? The action you just performed triggered the security solution. All the Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up in 2023, 'Vanderpump Rules' Stars Who Split: All the Couples Who Broke Up, LPBW Stars Love to Swim! Cates died in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas, according to her son-in-law, David Morgan. 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Stop putting things off until youre skinny! urges Darlene Cates with hard-won conviction. She was 69. Darlene Cates, an actress well-known for her role as the housebound matriarch alongside Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1993 movie "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," died Sunday,. Johnny Depp has sent a heartfelt message of encouragement to his one-time movie mother as she battles morbid obesity.Depp insisted on sending a video message to his WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE co-star DARLENE CATES after hearing of her new weight loss bid on American TV show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.The movie star agreed to be interviewed about Cates on the programme if bosses promised to send her the tape. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.. She was 69. Darlene Cates had a lot of difficulty overcoming her weight throughout her life. [1] Television roles followed on the shows Picket Fences in 1994 and Touched by an Angel in 1996. Cates later appeared in Picket Fences and Touched by an Angel episodes. She was 69. They don't cut that out during surgery," she explained. She was 69. A Johnny Depp handwritten signed note to Darlene Cates. In 1992, she finished high school via correspondence courses and emerged from her house after a five-year period of reclusion, accepting an invitation, proffered through a support group she belonged to, to appear on a Sally Jessy Raphael show about overweight people who dont leave their homes. Cates, a famously amateur actress, was cast by director Lasse Hallstrom after he saw her plight - that of a woman weighing more than 400 lbs, who hadn't left her house in five years. Born December 13, 1947 Died March 26, 2017 (69) Add to list Cates grew up in the panhandle town of Dumas, Texas, the daughter of a homemaker and a gas-station attendant who divorced when she was 12. Speaking to TMZ, her family revealed the movie star had . 1, 'Welcome to Plathville' Kim Plath's DUI Case Closed: Fine, More Details, Sister Wives Kody, Robyn Were With a Mystery Blonde: Identity Revealed, Megan Fox and MGK's Relationship Is 'Toxic': 'There Is Concern for Her', Farrah Abraham Slams Mom-Shamers Over Daughter Sophias Piercings. After the seeing the show, Hedges reached out to Cates and offered her the role of Bonnie Grape. She was ready for her return, though, and got a role in the 2014 short film Mother. while she was bedridden for nearly two years, bringing her weight to over 500 lbs. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, '90 Day Fiance' Star Memphis Smith Alleges Hamza Moknii Was 'Abusive', 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split, Why Did Miley and Liam Split? Please enter email address you registered with and we will email you a link to reset your password. Darlene Cates, best remembered as the actress who played Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio s obese, housebound mother in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, died in her sleep on. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 2023 FemaleFirst Ltd. all rights reserved. Then 64, she revealed she had spent almost a. The actress was allegedly discovered by "Gilbert Grape" author and screenwriter Peter Hedges after she appeared on an episode of Sally Jessy Raphael's talk show titled "Too Heavy to Leave Their House." People remember the cautionary TV commercials from Southampton 1-0 Leicester LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz gives Saints the lead as Premier League's bottom side bounce 'I want to be a French child!' ', My 'best acting mom': Leonardo DiCaprio paid tribute to his What's Eating Gilbert Grape co-star Darlene Cates who died on Sunday, calling her 'an incredible talent'. According to her son-in-law, David Morgan, Cates died in her sleep on Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas. Darlene Cates shed 250 pounds (113kg) following a series of near-death experiences. Will El Salvador's new mega-prison turn into a bloodbath? Nothing is known about her death publicly except that she died in her sleep. Prince Andrew chuckles as he encounters female jogger on way to his weekly Windsor horse-riding trip. thanks to the surgery, the weight came back plus some, causing her to tip the scales at 550 lbs. R.I.P.! Darlene Cates, who played the housebound mother in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, has died. "When [director] Lasse [Hallstrm] saw the tape of Darlene, he started to cry, because she had the heart and the spirit of what the mother should feel like," Hedges told EW in 2014. Very few actors in Hollywood history have done the next to impossible - create one iconic role, only never to be seen on the big screen again. Darlene Cates, best remembered as the actress who played Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprios obese, housebound mother in the 1993 film Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, died in her sleep on Sunday morning at age 69. "Her endearing personality and incredible talent will live on in the memories of those who knew her, and those who loved her work. Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. After Gilbert Grape, Cates made a couple of appearances in TV shows Picket Fences in 1994 and Touched by an Angel in 1996. Leonardo DiCaprio has paid tribute to his What's Eating Gilbert Grape co-star Darlene Cates, who died Sunday at the age of 69. She gets into the emotion very quickly, he says. 90 Day Fiance Stars Weve Lost Over the Years, Still Together? To not have Leo and Johnny answer her calls was devastating. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" It was a breakout movie role for the 19-year-old DiCaprio, appearing in the same year as his starring role in "This Boy . Cates was cast in the film as the morbidly obese mother of Johnny. Cates died in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas, according to her son-in-law, David Morgan. In 1992, she received her high school diploma via correspondence courses. Vanderpump Rules' Tom Says Hes Hated Amid Ariana Split, Raquel Affair, Is Nicki Minaj Shading Megan Thee Stallion? Manga. Darlene Cates (Bonnie Grape) After playing Gilbert and Arnie's mother in Gilbert Grape, Darlene landed roles on TV shows Picket Fences and Touched by an Angel and appeared in films Wolf Girl and . I left school at 16 with six GCSEs - and became a self-made millionaire. Darlene Cates died at the age of 69 years. Cates, best known for playing Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's housebound and overweight mother in the Peter Hedges novel-turned-movie, was 69. Darlene Cates' Death Unfortunately, even after losing that much weight, Cates had health issues. Les meilleures offres pour DVD 1 disque - What's Eating Gilbert Grape (2001, cran large) avec insert chapitre sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! "I don't have to delve very deep to find Mom in there.". Watch popular content from the following creators: Hannah(@movie.tvshow.scenes), Salmino(@salmino), Boymomma707(@jessicaxo707), (@hannmac24), Andrei Iosif21(@caterinca_romaneasca) . She died on March 26, 2017. Experts weigh in as tremors hit Wales, Cornwall and the Are YOU eating the right colours? In fact, the role of Momma was expanded after Hallstrom discovered Cates could act. The career of beloved Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp was found dead Saturday morning at the actor's Hollywood Hills mansion. Author and screenwriter Peter Hedges saw a tape of Cates on a 1992 episode of Sally entitled "Too Heavy to Leave Their House". Her performance earned stellar reviews; Roger Ebert . Cates, feeling hopelessly sick and overweight, often found herself contemplating suicide. Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer. Touching role: Cates was discovered on a talk show and invited to play the obese mother of mentally-challenged Arnie, played by DiCaprio, and Gilbert, played by Johnny Depp. Despite having no previous acting experience, she earned critical acclaim. See Paris Jackson's Transformation Over the Years, Dixie D'Amelio Joined the Blonde Side: Photos of Her Hair Transformation, It's Over! Due to the fact that she was overweight, Cates was chosen to portray the role of an obese housebound mother by Johnny Depp and Lionardo DiCaprio. The Revenant star, who played Cates' son in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert. Producer J. Fellow 'Gilbert Grape' star Leonardo DiCaprio honored his on-screen mother in a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon. By National ENQUIRER Staff Mar 28, 2017 @ 11:25AM View gallery 4 Files/Getty Share Comments Darlene Cates, who played Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's housebound mother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, passes away at 69. "Darlene Cates Knows a Weighty Role When It's Offered", "Darlene Cates Loses 250 Lbs., Sets Sights on Acting Again", "Oscars flashback: whatever happened to Gilbert Grape's mama? Yeah, I love her very much and I'd love to be in touch with her. Darlene Cates had been an English model who was conceived by Rita Darlene Guthrie on December 13, 1947 and died on March 26, 2017. The cast of Whats Eating Gilbert Grape: Leonardo Dicaprio, Laura Harrington, Johnny Depp, Darlene Cates and Kate Schellhardt. All the Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up in 2023, 'Vanderpump Rules' Stars Who Split: All the Couples Who Broke Up, LPBW Stars Love to Swim! Johnny Depp, from left, Darlene Cates and Leonardo DiCaprio at the "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" premiere in 1993. ', 'Her endearing personality and incredible talent will live on in the memories of those who knew her, and those who loved her work,' the Oscar-winning actor continued in a Facebook post Tuesday. 'Red Ruby Da Sleeze' Lyrics, 'Teen Mom' Alum Ryan Edwards Has a Long Criminal History: Timeline, Is Kim Zolciak-Biermann's Mansion in Foreclosure? Darlene Cates (1947 - 2017) Film Deaths What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) [ Bonnie Grape ]: Dies of a heart attack (off-screen) after climbing the stairs and getting into bed; her body is shown afterwards when her son ( Leonardo DiCaprio) discovers her, not initially understanding that she's dead. Her breakout role in Hollywood was also her first when she was offered the role of a housebound mother in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." Let's start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques, Enter email to create an account to start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques. . After "Gilbert Grape" Cates' acting career was limited to guest turns in "Touched by an Angel," "Picket Fences" and the TV movie "Wolf Girl.". Sad news: Cates' daughter Sheri announced the newsof her mom's passing on Facebook, explaining she had passed away unecxpectedly in her sleep on Sunday morning. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Please be advised that property cannot be shipped to post office boxes. Cates married Robert Cates, a U.S. Marine, on January 11, 1963. And she has needed it. Shes always had that pioneer spirit.. Miles Dale flew a small crew and the film's stars from Romania to Texas to shoot their scenes with Cates. The actress died Sunday morning in her sleep. She was 69. 6, Gone Too Soon! Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2c23cc8b2d3b2f Her husband, Bob, 56, has stuck by her for 31 years, and their three children - Sheri, 28, Mark, 24, and Chris, 22 - provide a support system, just like the movie mothers kids. Darlene Cates, who played DiCaprio and Johnny Depp 's mother in 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape, recently died at . Cates died in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas, according to. According to the Dallas Morning News, Cates' struggle with weight began when she had her first child (of three) at age 18 and her husband, who was in the Marines, traveled overseas. Birth Sign Sagittarius. Shortly after, author and screenwriter Peter Hedges proposed to her that she play Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's morbidly obese and housebound mother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)--Cates accepted. There was a sweetness to her.". She was 69. Im proud of her, says Bob, a postal worker. After a years courtship they married; he was 25, she 15. Cates was cast in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape as morbidly obese mother, Bonnie, to Johnny Depps Gilbert. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.". Darlene Cates, who starred as Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's obese, housebound mother in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert Grape, died in her sleep on Sunday morning. The actress died in her sleep on Sunday morning, according to her daughter, Sherri Cates Morgan. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the actress says, "I just can't tell you (Depp) how much I appreciate the time we spent as family on the movie, and how much I appreciate that you would still like to be in touch, especially because I know how busy you are. She had one daughter, Sheri Ann, and two sons, Mark and Chris. Everything We Know, Pax Jolie-Pitt Shops for Groceries During Rare Solo Outing, Tom Sandoval Cheated on Ariana Madix With Raquel Leviss for 6 Months, Inside 90 Day Fiance Stars Molly Hopkins and Kelly Browns Split, Stars Who Died in 2023: Honoring the Celebrities We Lost This Year, Are Teen Mom' Alum Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Still Together? She was 69. DEPP OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT TO HEAVYWEIGHT GILBERT GRAPE MUM Johnny Depp has sent a heartfelt message of encouragement to his one-time movie mother as she battles morbid obesity.Depp insisted. and weakened by chronic illness, she was so depressed she wouldnt leave her modest brick home in Forney, Texas. Most of the time, those one-hit wonders are child actors, who decided . Cates, 69, gained recognition in 1993 with her role as Bonnie Grape, the obese, dysfunctional mother to characters played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Cates passed away in her sleep Sunday. Suite 150Beverly Hills, CA 90210United States, Julien's Auctions is the world record-breaking auction house to the stars. Test yourself with this Cockney Rhyming Slang quiz. Cates' daughter, Sheri Cates Morgan, announced in a Facebook post that he All Rights Reserved. Cates is survived by her husband Robert and three children Sheri, Mark and Chris as well as four grandchildren. She was 69. What will the next pandemic be? She had a small role in the 2001 film Wolf Girl. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Darlene Cates has been died on Mar 26, 2017 ( age 69). Gilbert Grape was her breakout role, playing the morbidly obese, homebound mother of. "No one could've been more surprised than I was because I was just a fat housewife in Forney, Texas, of all places," said Cates, who subsequently auditioned at her home for Hallstrm and producers. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Darlene Cates of 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' dead at 69 The actress also appeared on the TV series "Picket Fences" and "Touched by an Angel." By Annie Martin March 28 (UPI) -- What's. It is a role that rang true to Cates, 46, who believes that what the scales say doesnt have a thing to do with your value. Darlene Cates, who starred as Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio 's obese, housebound mother in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert Grape, died in her sleep on Sunday morning. Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Expected to Skip Coronation; MANY A-List Music Icons 01:36 Darlene Cates, the actress best known for her role as Bonnie Grape in What's Eating Gilbert Grap e, died Sunday morning, her daughter Sheri Cates Morgan announced on Facebook. In Touch Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. In 2012, Cates revealed to the Dallas Morning News that she had shed 250 lbs. Cates starred as Depp's mother in the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Paramount, 1993). The Oscar-winning actor worked with Cates on the 1993 film, Whats Eating Gilbert Grape. The . Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Deceased (1947-2017) . 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Oscar-winning actor pays tribute to endearing personality and incredible talent of Whats Eating Gilbert Grape co-star. In Touch Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. American Actress. Darlene's daughter, Sheri Cates Morgan, announced the news of her mother's death in a Facebook post. Darlene Cates, who played the morbidly obese, housebound mother in the 1993 film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," died March 26 at her home in Forney, Tex. 01:36 Darlene Cates, the actress best known for her role as Bonnie Grape in What's Eating Gilbert Grap e, died Sunday morning, her daughter Sheri Cates Morgan announced on Facebook. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The film, directed by Lasse Hallstrm, won acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a troubled but loving family in a small Iowa town. Darlene Cates and Leonardo DiCaprio at the premiere of 1993 film Whats Eating Gilbert Grape. She also hopes to lose weight, but, she says, God has his own timetable., After all, she reasons, all this stuff happened to me because Im fat., This article was originally published on PEOPLE.com, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. He said, "I have great, very great, strong feelings for Darlene. See Paris Jackson's Transformation Over the Years, Dixie D'Amelio Joined the Blonde Side: Photos of Her Hair Transformation, It's Over! 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"The movie has always meant so much to her. December 13, 1947 - March 26, 2017 . DEPP OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT TO HEAVYWEIGHT GILBERT GRAPE MUM The note is inscribed on the back of page eight of a revised script from the film. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW. Vanderpump Rules' Tom Says Hes Hated Amid Ariana Split, Raquel Affair, Is Nicki Minaj Shading Megan Thee Stallion? He loved her from the minute he saw her, says Hedges. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Cates was best-known for director Lasse Hallstrom's drama, which starred. Cates was cast in the film as the morbidly obese mother of Johnny Depp . Each time he left, Darlene, who says she was pleasingly plump as a teenager, took solace in food. The drama, which starred a young Johnny Depp, notably earned DiCaprio his first Oscar nomination. Then 64, she revealed she had spent almost a year in hospital from December 2010 to November 2011 and after four surgeries and three near-death experiences, had lost almost 250 pounds. [4], Cates died in her sleep at age 69 on March 26, 2017. LOS ANGELES Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died. Inside Cheating Rumors, Their Divorce, Inside 1000-Lb. and Johnny Depp. "Darlene was the best acting mom I ever had the privilege of working alongside," DiCaprio wrote. Darlene Cates Death Despite her significant weight loss, Cates continued to experience health issues.