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Theda Bara

Born 29 July 1885 in Avondale, Ohio, USA, as Theodosia Burr Goodman.
Died 7 April 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA, of abdominal cancer.

Sister of actress and writer Lori Bara.

Married director Charles J. Brabin, 2 July 1921; until Theodosia’s death, 7 April 1955.

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