Tamara-Dobson-Obituary

Tamara Dobson

Obituary

BALTIMORE (AP) - Tamara Dobson, the tall, stunning model-turned-actress who portrayed a strong female role as Cleopatra Jones in two "blaxploitation" films, has died.

Dobson, 59, died Monday of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis at the Keswick Multi-Care Center, where she had lived for the past two years, her publicist said.

At 6 feet, 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall, Dobson was striking as the kung-fu fighting government agent Cleopatra Jones in 1973. She reprised the role in 1975's "Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold."

"She was not afraid to start a trend," said her brother, Peter Dobson, of Houston. "She designed a lot of the clothing that so many women emulated."

Dobson also appeared in "Come Back, Charleston Blue," "Norman, Is That You?" "Murder at the World Series" and "Chained Heat."

She had TV roles in the early 1980s in "Jason of Star Command" and "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century."

Dobson lived most of her adult life in New York, her family said. She was diagnosed six years ago with multiple sclerosis.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press


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I just happened to be watching Cleopatra Jones on T.V. and was so happy they still showed her movies, she was so Beautiful, and she will never be forgotten, I really loved her style, This year is 2025 and I wish she was still alive......God Bless Her...

Rest well beautiful soul.

I still watch her movies in2024 WAS my favorite female as well as Leon favorite male RIP QUEEN

in my younger years my friends used to say i looked like you ito am tall and it is an honer to have my friends say i look like yoU IM STILL WATCHING THIS MOVIE IN 2024

What treasured & beautiful memories/legacy you left, Tamara. Love u always & forever?

Rest in heaven Miss Dobson, you will be missed (Love you Cleo)

Tamara Dobson was a beautiful black queen!! Love You.

I absolutely LOVED this BEAUTIFUL black woman. I STILL watch Cleopatra Jones to this day ..as a matter of fact, I'm watching it now. It's on HBO Max! Rest in Heaven Ms. Tamara Dobson. You are missed greatly.