Comedian Charlie Chaplin’s daughter Josephine Chaplin has died at the age of 74.
Her family confirmed her death, saying the actress died on July 13, 2023.
Variety, an American news outlet, reports that she has been survived by her three sons Julien Ronet, Arthur and Charlie and her siblings Michael, Victoria, Geraldine, Jane, Annette, Christopher and Eugene.
She was the third child among eight born to Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill’s couple. Josephine was born on March 28, 1949, and the actress his career when she was a toddler in her father’s Limelight in 1952.
Josephine was featured in several movies as an actress. The actress starred in an award-winning film of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s, The Canterbury Tales, in 1972.
In addition, she appeared on the big screen in L’odeur des Fauves of Richard Balducci, reports Mid-day.
In Menahem Golen’s 1972 drama Escape to the Sun, the Joesphine starred alongside Laurence Harvey.
The late daughter of Charlie Chaplin appeared in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy in 1984.
Later in 1988, she starred in the television mini-series Hemingway as Hadley Richardson.
Athlete’s Sweet Treat Turns Deadly: What Really Happened at Thanksgiving
It was Thanksgiving in Maine, and 11-year-old Oakley Debbs was on vacation with his family. Oakley, a top student from West Palm Beach, Florida, was also a star athlete, even though he had asthma and food allergies.
For the holiday, his family had ordered a Thanksgiving basket full of treats. Oakley chose to have a piece of cake from the basket.
Tragically, something went wrong after he ate the cake, leading to a heartbreaking event. His family and friends are now working to raise awareness and prevent similar incidents from happening to others.
Despite his asthma and nut allergies, Oakley loved playing tennis, football, soccer, and even running marathons. His family remembers him as a “brave and strong warrior” who fought hard against his conditions.
On November 24, Oakley Debbs, an 11-year-old, had a piece of pound cake that was left on the kitchen table where his family was staying in Maine. His mom, Merrill Debbs, said Oakley always checked labels to avoid nuts and didn’t see any warnings.
“He thought it was just a piece of cake,” his dad, Robert Debbs, explained. “But after he ate it, he mentioned it might have nuts.” Merrill agreed the cake had a nutty taste, which turned out to be walnut.
Merrill gave Oakley Benadryl, as they usually did for allergic reactions, and he said he felt fine. At that point, he only had a small hive on his lip.
But soon after, Oakley complained of chest pain and started vomiting. His parents called 911, but by the time the ambulance arrived ten minutes later, Oakley was blue. His airway had closed, and his heart had stopped.
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The family struggled to accept Oakley’s tragic death and understand why he couldn’t be saved.
“I don’t think my beautiful, amazing son should have passed away,” Merrill said.
In response, the family started the Red Sneaker Foundation to teach people about anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. They chose red sneakers as a symbol because Oakley loved them, hoping to increase awareness about food allergies.
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Experts recommend using epinephrine for even mild allergic reactions. Merrill said, “Oakley was a rock star, a good kid. I always knew he’d make a difference—just not after he passed away. That’s a big part of why we’re doing this.”
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