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Muriel Maddox Obituary

Maddox, Muriel
Muriel Maddox, actress and writer, died at her Bel Air home on Friday, April 30, 2010.
After a brief career in the theatre she made her movie debut with Marlon Brando in "The Men." She also appeared in a remake of the movie "M" starring David Wayne, "Emergency Wedding" with Larry Parks, "The Blue Veil" with Jane Wyman, and "Red Snow" starring Guy Madison. During that movie she met her late husband, actor Bert Arnold, who played Guy's co-pilot.
She is also the author of six novels: "Llantarnam", "Love and Betrayal", "Captain from Corfu", "Noela", "That Man in Rio", and "Myra's Daughters." At the time of her death she was working on another novel.
She is survived by three children: Pamela Isabel Ribbey, Brian Hamilton Ribbey and Alan Lawrence Ribbey, and two grandsons: Blake Ribbey and Evan Ribbey.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 14, 2010.

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Robert Horner

May 15, 2010

Thank you for the memories and kindness Ms. Maddox. Pam, your mother was always very kind to me. I appreciate the friendship your family has given me over the years; from your Grandmother, Mother, and you. Keeping you in prayer.
Love, Robert

Amy Smith

May 14, 2010

I sadly only knew Muriel briefly ...she was a lovely lady...sending prayers and love to her sweet soul.

Katherine Hutto

May 14, 2010

The Hutto family of Macon, GA., sends its deepest sympathy to Pam Ribbey and family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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