How old was Alice Pearce when she died?

48 years (1917–1966)
Alice Pearce/Age at death

What happened Alice Pearce?

Death. Pearce was diagnosed with terminal cancer before Bewitched began. She kept her illness a secret, although her rapid weight loss was quite evident during the second season of the sitcom. She died from ovarian cancer toward the end of the second year of Bewitched at the age of 48.

Why did Alice Pearce leave Bewitched?

Pearce was diagnosed with terminal cancer before Bewitched started in 1964, a fact which the actress hid from producers. Towards the end of the show’s second season, Pearce passed away from ovarian cancer. Gladys was recast, with Sandra Gould taking her place.

Is Alice Pearce still alive?

Deceased (1917–1966)
Alice Pearce/Living or Deceased

Who was the actress who played Alice Pearce?

Her hysterical accusations against Samantha, played by Elizabeth Montgomery, and the disbelief of her husband Abner ( George Tobias ), provided a common thread through many of the series’ early episodes. She played the role until her death in 1966, and was replaced by Sandra Gould.

Where did Alice Pearce live as a child?

Plaintive Alice Pearce was born in New York City, the only child of a bank vice-president, but was raised in different European schools — wherever her father had business. Eventually Alice settled back in NYC and began to gather experience in summer stock shows.

Who was Alice Pearce on the show Bewitched?

Alice, of course, was Alice Pearce, the diminutive comedienne with the marvelous, rubbery face who won fame by playing the nosy next-door neighbor, Gladys Kravitz, on the Bewitched series.

What kind of cancer did Alice Pearce have?

She died from ovarian cancer in 1966. Pearce was born in New York City, the only child of Margaret Clark and Robert E. Pearce. Her father was a foreign banking specialist, and her family moved to Europe when she was 18 months old. They lived in Brussels, Antwerp, Rome, and Paris.