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Zoneboy · 03-14-2009, 11:02 PM

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Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, 65, widow of Sammy Davis Jr. has died.

The release says she passed away peacefully after suffering a severe stroke at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA.

According to ETonline.com, Gore Davis was hospitalized in on Thursday after suffering what appeared to be a stroke, and she was subsequently placed on life support.

She and Sammy Davis Jr. wed in 1970 (his third marriage) and adopted a son together. They remained married until the world renown entertainer passed away of throat cancer in 1990 at the age of 65.

Mrs. Davis was a dancer and actress originally from Charlotte, NC, who worked her way to the Broadway stage and met Sammy Davis Jr. while performing in "Golden Boy" in London in 1967.

She will be missed by her son Manny, her family, and her many, many friends. Private services will be held in Burbank, CA, date and time to be announced.

catlover79 · 03-14-2009, 11:15 PM

Marvo301 · 03-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Altovise Davis

DLevine2 · 03-15-2009, 12:03 PM

LOS ANGELES – Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, a dancer and actress and the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65.

Davis died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke, said Amy Malone, a publicist for her family.

Davis worked her way to the Broadway stage where she met the legendary entertainer when they performed together in the musical "Golden Boy" in 1967.

She became his third wife when they wed in 1970 (Davis was previously married to dancer Loray White and Swedish actress Mai Britt). They adopted a son and remained together until Davis died of throat cancer in 1990 at the age of 64.

After his death she was left to sort through his multimillion IRS tax debt and oversee his troubled estate. Last year, she sued two former business partners in federal court, claiming they tricked her into signing away the rights to the estate. The suit is pending.

Davis is survived by her son Manny.

A private memorial service was being planned.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-15-2009, 12:10 PM

Rest in Peace Altovise

DLevine2 · 03-15-2009, 12:13 PM

R.I.P. Altovise

Dr. Thong · 03-15-2009, 01:56 PM

I hope she's at peace. I know her life was a mess after Sammy passed away because of his complicated finances.

MickeyMac · 03-15-2009, 03:01 PM

R.I.P.

dawsongirl · 03-15-2009, 10:00 PM

I didn't realize she was that young.

Brad Russ · 03-15-2009, 10:22 PM

That's too bad. R.I.P.

catlover79 · 03-16-2009, 12:07 AM

Sammy and Altovise Davis

ponytail · 03-16-2009, 05:52 AM

I remember after Sammy died she was under a lot of stress because she was left with almost nothing.

03-14-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416	Altovise Davis Dies at 65, Widow of Sammy Davis Jr. Link Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, 65, widow of Sammy Davis Jr. has died. The release says she passed away peacefully after suffering a severe stroke at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. According to ETonline.com, Gore Davis was hospitalized in on Thursday after suffering what appeared to be a stroke, and she was subsequently placed on life support. She and Sammy Davis Jr. wed in 1970 (his third marriage) and adopted a son together. They remained married until the world renown entertainer passed away of throat cancer in 1990 at the age of 65. Mrs. Davis was a dancer and actress originally from Charlotte, NC, who worked her way to the Broadway stage and met Sammy Davis Jr. while performing in "Golden Boy" in London in 1967. She will be missed by her son Manny, her family, and her many, many friends. Private services will be held in Burbank, CA, date and time to be announced.

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DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	Sammy Davis Jr's. widow dies at age 65 LOS ANGELES – Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, a dancer and actress and the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65. Davis died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke, said Amy Malone, a publicist for her family. Davis worked her way to the Broadway stage where she met the legendary entertainer when they performed together in the musical "Golden Boy" in 1967. She became his third wife when they wed in 1970 (Davis was previously married to dancer Loray White and Swedish actress Mai Britt). They adopted a son and remained together until Davis died of throat cancer in 1990 at the age of 64. After his death she was left to sort through his multimillion IRS tax debt and oversee his troubled estate. Last year, she sued two former business partners in federal court, claiming they tricked her into signing away the rights to the estate. The suit is pending. Davis is survived by her son Manny. A private memorial service was being planned.

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