Denise Nickerson
Denise Nickerson (April 1, 1957 – July 10, 2019) was an American former actress, singer, and accountant. She played Violet in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971. She played Allison on season 2 of The Electric Company in 1972-1973. She retired from acting in 1993.
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | April 1, 1957
Died | July 10, 2019 Aurora, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 62)
Occupation | Child actress, former singer |
Years active | 1965–1993 |
Spouse(s) | Rich Keller (m. 1981; his death 1983) Mark Willard (m. 1995; div. 1998) |
Children | 1 |
Nickerson died on July 10, 2019 from a seizure caused by pneumonia at a hospital in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 62.[1]
References
- ↑ Kilkenny, Katie (July 10, 2019). "Denise Nickerson, Violet in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' Dies at 62". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 11, 2019.