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Darlene Cates | |
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 Cates in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) | |
| Born | Rita Darlene Guthrie December 13, 1947 Borger, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 2017 (aged 69) Forney, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–2017 |
| Spouse |
Robert Cates (m. 1963) |
| Children | 3 |
Rita Darlene Cates (née Guthrie; December 13, 1947[1] – March 26, 2017) was an American actress. She became known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.
- ^ "Portrayed housebound mom in 'Gilbert Grape'". The Washington Post. March 31, 2017. p. B6. ProQuest 1882371328.
Rita Darlene Guthrie was born in Borger, Tex., on Dec. 13, 1947. At 15, she wed Robert Cates, and they had three children. A list of survivors was not available.