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Ruth Storey

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Ruth Storey
Storey in an episode of One Step Beyond (1960)
Born
Ruth Stromberg

(1913-01-12)January 12, 1913
DiedAugust 22, 1997(1997-08-22) (aged 84)
Resting placeWestwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation(s)Actress, psychotherapist
Years active1953–1981
Spouse
(m. 1943; div. 1963)
Children1

Ruth Storey (born Ruth Stromberg; January 12, 1913 – August 22, 1997) was an American actress and the first wife of actor Richard Conte.[1] After retiring from acting, she became a psychotherapist.[2]

Personal life

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Storey was married to actor Richard Conte,[1] with whom she adopted a son,[3] film editor Mark Conte. In 1950, Conte and Storey were living at 1366 San Ysidro Drive in Beverly Hills.[4] They divorced in 1963.[1]

Death

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Storey died August 30, 1997.[5] She was 84.[6] She is buried in the Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Conte made film debut in '43". The Kerrville Times. June 2, 1991. p. 47. Retrieved June 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Ruth Storey, actress turned therapist, dies". The Fresno Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Actor Richard Conte Dies of Heart Attack". Valley Morning Star. Harlingen, Texas. United Press International. April 16, 1975. p. 9. Retrieved June 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Search | 1950 Census".
  5. ^ "Ruth Storey". Variety. October 31, 1997.
  6. ^ "Ruth Storey, actress, psychotherapist". The Modesto Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Location 11241). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition
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