The movie actress Thelma Todd passed away at age 29, way too young.
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Prolific actress most famous for her roles in Marx Brothers comedies like Monkey Business. She acted in more than 120 films prior to her tragic death in 1935.
She was named Miss Massachusetts as a teenager.
She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
How did Thelma Todd die?
Carbon monoxide poisoning caused Thelma Todd's death in 1935.
Her death was determined to have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. West is quoted in a contemporaneous newspaper account as having locked her out, which may have caused her to seek refuge and warmth in the car.
| Cause of death | Carbon monoxide poisoning |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 29 years |
| Profession | Movie Actress |
| Birthday | July 29, 1906 |
| Death date | December 16, 1935 |
| Place of death | Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States |
