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Norma Michaels Obituary
Palm Springs - Veteran character actress and renowned counselor, Norma Michaels passed away peacefully at age 95 in her home in Palm Springs, CA on Saturday morning.
Norma's career spanned six decades. She is best known for her recurring roles of "Josephine" opposite Jerry Stiller on the hit CBS series King of Queens. Her last film role was that of Sally Field's Mother in the award winning 2016 hit indie film Hello My Name is Doris. Other notable television appearances include: Modern Family, Highway to Heaven, The Crazy Ones, Suburgatory, 2 Broke Girls, Angie Tribeca, Playing House, Everybody Loves Raymond, Dr. Kildare, and The George Gobel Show. Norma is survived by her longtime manager and friend Jasper Cole, his husband Dennis Turrone and several cousins. Memorial services are planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the animal rescues of your choice.
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Heather Evans
January 12, 2022
I met Norma in 1970 at Los Angeles City College, we were both in the Psychology program there. We became friends and she even invited me to move in with her in 1971 when my husband and I separated. We became fast friends and were close ever since then. I miss her very much to this day. She was a very special woman!
Anne Hedrick
January 17, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.. may her soul rest in peace and her love and memories live on. God bless.
Alesha Lane
January 17, 2020
What a lovely lady and great career, #RIP now, you have earned it.
Susan Swirple, Erica Eden
January 16, 2020
My condolences to Norma's family and friends. She had a wonderful career. Her friends, who loved her dearly, spoke of her kindness and career. RIP
Heather Evans
January 13, 2020
I met Norma at LACC in 1969. We were both taking a psychology class there. When I left my husband in 1971 (after 1 year of marriage) Norma offered to have me move in with her. I lived with her for a year and we bonded during that time. Norma was always very honest and forthright in her approach to things and you could count on her to give you excellent advice in any situation. She was a wonderful counselor and friend. I will miss her very much as we used to have dinner together every month or so until she moved to Palm Springs, even then we always kept in touch by phone. I am so glad that she experienced so much success in her acting career in her later years (thank you Jasper) because that was her love. She always encouraged me to keep singing and I credit her for my continuing to do that! God bless you Norma, you were a very special person and you will be sorely missed by many people.
Dee Sangraw
January 13, 2020
A true gem.
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