Kim Diane McGuire

12-1-55 – 9-14-2016. Kim Diane McGuire, age 60, a native New Orleanian, entered into the Kingdom of God, Wednesday, September 14, 2016. A religious service was held in Naples, Florida where she resided. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, the love of her life, Gene Piotrowsky. Kim was a cherished and loved daughter of Raymond A. McGuire, Jr. and Mary Toole McGuire, loving sister and best friend of Melanie McGuire and her husband, Alan Roux. Kim was preceded in death by her loving grand-parents, Rose and Bill LaFleur and Sadie and Raymond McGuire, Sr. Kim had a joyous spirit and was always happy making people laugh and feel special. Kim began her dancer/actor career at NORD Theatre (Ty Tracy), Gallery Circle Theatre, N.O. and Minacapelli Dinner Theatre, Slidell. Kim graduated from Cabrini High School, the University of New Orleans and Loyola Law School in New Orleans. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech education and Master of Arts degree in Theatre and Dance from UNO. While at UNO, Kim performed in many of the theatre department's productions. She was also a member of the UNO Starletts Dance Team. After graduating from Loyola Law School, Kim became licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and California. Kim was a certified Guardian Ad Litem and certified Mediator in Mississippi and Alabama where she worked to protect children's rights. Kim continued her career in theatre acting in regional productions in New York City and Los Angeles. Kim was a member of the Actors Equity Theatre, Theatre West in L.A. and starred in the only equity children's theatre in L.A, Storybook Theatre. She co-starred as a series regular in ""On the Air"", a David Lynch series for ABC. Kim co-starred with Johnny Depp in John Waters' ""Cry Baby"". Kim appeared on the ""Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee"" show to promote ""Cry Baby"". Kim became an author after Hurricane Katrina because she wanted to share her experiences of losing her home and all her possessions during the hurricane in Biloxi, Mississippi. Despite the difficulties of having to relocate to Alabama, Kim was able to maintain her resilience and perseverance. Kim and Gene were grateful to the wonderful and caring people of Alabama whom they met after Katrina whose help was a blessing. The outpouring of love and prayers for Kim from her family, friends and fans has been overwhelming and most comforting. Kim's parents and sister thank you very much. Kim was a dancer, choreographer, actor, attorney and author and credited her dear father for instilling in her a love of learning. Kim was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Contributions in Kim's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.