American actresses died in Bowel obstruction
Here are 2 famous actresses from United States of America died in Bowel obstruction:
Louise Dresser
Louise Dresser (October 17, 1879 Evansville-April 24, 1965 Woodland Hills) also known as Louise Josephine Kerlin, Lulu Josephine Kerlin or Lulie was an American actor.
Dresser began her career in vaudeville before transitioning to Broadway productions in the early 1900s. She then made her way to Hollywood and appeared in over 80 films throughout her career. Some of her most notable roles include Maman Busque in "The Scarlet Empress" (1934), Mrs. Hargrave in "The Eagle and the Hawk" (1933), and Aunt Jemima in "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937). Dresser was also a talented singer and recorded several popular songs in the 1920s. Outside of her acting career, she was known for her philanthropic work and was a vocal advocate for animal rights.
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Heather O'Rourke
Heather O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 Santee-February 1, 1988 San Diego) also known as Heather Michele O'Rourke, Bernie or Heath was an American actor.
She was best known for her role as Carol Anne Freeling in the "Poltergeist" film trilogy. O'Rourke began her career as a child model at the age of three and appeared in numerous TV commercials. She was discovered by filmmaker Steven Spielberg while eating lunch with her mother in the MGM Commissary. Spielberg immediately cast her in the lead role of his horror classic "Poltergeist" in 1982. O'Rourke's career was tragically cut short when she died at the age of 12 from complications related to an undiagnosed bowel obstruction.
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