Darlene Cates

Quick Facts

Full Name	Darlene Cates
Occupation	Movie Actress
Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1947(1947-12-13)
Age	77
Date Of Death	2017-03-26
Birthplace	Borger
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Darlene Cates Biography

Darlene Cates is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on December 13, 1947 in Borger, Texas, United States. She gained fame for her character as an overweight domestically confined mother of the movie”What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

She was in 1993’s film”What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? along with She starred in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? alongside Johnny Depp..

She was the daughter of Dorothy Ann and Truman Madison Guthrie. She was married to Robert Cates in 1963 and they had three kids with names SheriAnn, Chris as well as Mark Cates.

Darlene Cates Net Worth

Darlene Cates is one of the richest Movie Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darlene Cates 's net worth $200 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was discovered in the Gilbert Grape film by director She was spotted by Gilbert Grape director Peter Hedges while appearing on Sally Jessy Raphael. as she appeared in Sally Jessy Raphael.

She was a constant struggle with obesity. She weighed up to 550 pounds.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Darlene Cates height 5 ft 9 in Darlene weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Darlene Cates Dating?

According to our records, Darlene Cates married to Robert Cates. As of December 1, 2023, Darlene Cates’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Darlene Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Darlene Cates celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Darlene Cates

1. Darlene Cates was born on December 13, 1947.
2. She played the role of Bonnie Grape in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.”
3. Cates weighed over 500 pounds during filming.
4. The film was her only major acting credit.
5. She received critical acclaim for her performance.
6. Cates passed away on March 26, 2017 at age 69.
7. Her cause of death was undisclosed illness complications.
8. Cates had three children and several grandchildren.
9. She struggled with weight issues throughout her life.
10. Cates inspired others to embrace their bodies regardless of size.

How much did Darlene Cates weight at death?

Bedridden, 500 Lbs. and a Star: Gilbert Grape Actress Darlene Cates’ Heartbreaking Weight Battle Amid Hollywood Success. 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. She was 69.

Did Darlene Cates died on set?

Darlene Cates, who played the morbidly obese housebound mother in the acclaimed 1993 film “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” died on Sunday at her home in Forney, Tex. She was 69. David Morgan, her son-in-law, said she died in her sleep. He did not specify the cause.

How much did the mom weigh in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape?

Cates had been bedridden and weighed 500 pounds when she was discovered and cast in the role as the Grape matriarch.

How was Darlene Cates discovered?

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.” On the program, Cates discussed how being obese impacted her life.

How old was Darlene Cates in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

69 years (1947–2017)