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eleanora hopeMonday, July 28, 2003 Posted: 2210 GMT
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What is known is that he married his vaudeville partner Grace Louise Troxell in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1933, but no divorce papers have been located, either. Bob Hopes Daughter Eleanora Hope 2019. Monsignor Harry C, Meade officiated. } else if ( host.indexOf("asia.cnn.com") != -1 ) {

They had been married for 69 years, which at the time was the longest Hollywood marriage on record. }

She died of natural causes at her home in Toluca Lake, California, on September 19, 2011. GLOBE consistently delves into those riveting Hollywood stories each and every week so it’s not surprising that they would be … And it was just -- I mean, you couldn't ask for a more beautiful, peaceful time. After the death of her bartender father, Jack DeFina, in 1925, her younger sister, Mildred, and she were raised in the Bronx by their mother, Theresa DeFina (1890–1977), who worked as a saleslady in a drygoods store. I can't tell you how beautiful and serene and peaceful it was. All external sites will open in a new browser. On May 29, 2010, she was quoted as saying to local press, of her 101st birthday, "I'm still recovering from my 100th birthday bash, so I'm going to keep this year's celebration much quieter." And he sort of took that on, and that was kind of his philosophy. } else if ( host.indexOf("edition.") In 1933, after appearing at the Vogue Club, a Manhattan nightclub, Reade was introduced to Bob Hope. St Mungo's Homeless Charity - Helping Homeless People & Rebuilding Lives. According to the July 22nd print edition of GLOBE magazine, Hope also left behind one hidden biological child named William Shurr. So he will, I'm sure, [be] surprised. Dame of St. Gregory with Star (one of a very select few women named Dame of St. Gregory with Star), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, "Dolores Hope, Bob Hope's Widow, Dies at 102", "Dolores Hope renews singing career with 3rd album", "Hope Remembered as Patriot, Humanitarian", "Anthony J. Dolores Hope, DC*SG (née DeFina; May 27, 1909 – September 19, 2011) was an American singer, entertainer, philanthropist, and wife/widow of American actor and comedian Bob Hope.

"She was a woman of her words and a fine singer.

In the 1940s, Dolores began helping her husband on his tours entertaining U.S. troops overseas, and she continued to do so for over 50 years. Mother and dad back in the 1950s started the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation. And he said a Mass in dad's bedroom, and all of the family was there, and a doctor, a nurse, and some of the nurses that have looked after him over the years.

And it is, you know, so heartwarming to all of us at this stage.

In 1990, she was the only female entertainer allowed to perform in Saudi Arabia. On May 29, 2003, Dolores was at her husband's side as he celebrated his 100th birthday; he died two months later on July 27, 2003. He left us with a smile on his face and no last words. (CNN) – One of Bob Hope's daughters said the legendary entertainer's death, in his home surrounded by his family, was "an amazing send-off" for the 100-year-old. Eleanora Hope is an adopted daughter of Bob Hope and Dolores Hope. We're planning a private burial service. I think that it was something that sustained him the last couple of months and brought him a lot of joy. ... [Last night] was really quite a lovely evening. Off the charts since the 1930s, this elaboration of the classic Eleanor was in common use for decades before falling from favor. And I don't think you could have asked for a more peaceful, beautiful death. And, you know, it's been an amazing life.