Karin Booth was a popular American actress who starred in several films and TV shows in the 1940s to 1960s. She was known for her roles in The Unfinished Dance, Tobor the Great, and Charge of the Lancers. She was also a friend and golfing partner of Mickey Rooney. But how did she die and what was her cause of death? Here is what we know.
Early Life and Career
Karin Booth was born as June Francis Hoffman on June 19, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Francis T. and Ebba V. Hoffman. She lived in Portland and Los Angeles, attending John Marshall High School. She began her career as a model and a chorus girl in 1939 and was signed under contract to Paramount Pictures in 1941 under the name Katharine Booth. She changed her screen name to Karin Booth in 1942. She was Jewish and often visited the Jewish Home for the Aged in Boyle Heights, California.
She appeared in such feature films as The Unfinished Dance (1947), Big City (1948), The Cariboo Trail (1950), Tobor the Great (1954), and The World Was His Jury (1958). She also appeared on television in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, M Squad, The Lineup, and This Is The Life. She was considered a Joan Crawford look-alike at the start of her career and was often seen courting with Sterling Hayden, John Hodiak, and Mickey Rooney.
Personal Life and Death
In 1948, she married Allan Pinkerton Carlisle, a well-known and prominent sportsman from Palm Beach, Florida, and had two sons, Allan (born November 3, 1950) and Robert (born May 3, 1961). She was expecting a middle child in 1959 but lost the baby unexpectedly while filming Beloved Infidel. She retired in 1964 and lived the rest of her days in the community of Jupiter, Florida.
She died on July 27, 2003, at the age of 87. The exact cause of her death was not disclosed, but it was reported that she had been ill for some time. She was cremated and her ashes were scattered at sea.
Legacy and Tribute
Karin Booth was a talented and versatile actress who entertained millions of fans with her performances. She was also a loving wife and mother who devoted herself to her family. She left behind a rich legacy of films and TV shows that showcase her beauty and talent. She was also remembered by her friends and co-stars as a kind and generous person who had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by many who admired her work and personality.
