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    American actor and dancer

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  1. Oct 17, 1994 · Oct. 17, 1994 12 AM PT. Frances Cagney, actor James Cagneys beloved “Billie,” his wife for 64 years, died Oct. 10 in the rural Upstate New York farmhouse where she and her husband found...

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    In 1920, Cagney was a member of the chorus for the show Pitter Patter, where he met Frances Willard "Billie" Vernon. They married on September 28, 1922, and the marriage lasted until his death in 1986. Frances Cagney died in 1994. In 1940 they adopted a son whom they named James Francis Cagney III, and later a daughter, Cathleen "Casey" Cagney.

  3. Oct 10, 1994 · Wife of actor James Cagney, married from 1922 until his death in 1986. ----- Frances Cagney, actor James Cagney's beloved Billie, his wife for 64 years, died Oct. 10 in the rural Upstate New York farmhouse where she and her husband found respite from his fame. She was 95. The Cagneys had lived in...

  4. Mar 7, 2023 · While working, James Cagney set his eyes on one of the chorus line performers. Her name was Frances Willard Vernon and by 1922, the two were married. Little did Cagney know, this marriage would last his entire life. After marrying, the newlyweds traveled the Vaudeville circuit. They were working steadily, but sadly, money was still tight. Getty ...

  5. Frances Willard Vernon. Nickname. Bill. Mini Bio. Frances Cagney was born on June 19, 1899 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. She was married to James Cagney. She died on October 10, 1994 in Sharon, Connecticut, USA. Family. Spouse. James Cagney (September 28, 1922 - March 30, 1986) (his death, 2 children) Children. James Cagney Jr. Casey Cagney Thomas.

    • June 19, 1899
    • October 10, 1994
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  7. Aug 18, 2023 · Frances Willard Vernon became not just the wife of the iconic James Cagney, but a pillar of strength and support throughout his illustrious career. Their union was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Kathleen, who remains a testament to their enduring love.

  8. He also got a wife. 16-year-old Frances Willard “BillieVernon, a chorus girl in the show. They married two years later and stayed married until he died 64 years later. Billie Vernon Cagney. He called marrying Billie “absolutely the smartest thing I ever did.” “I am still crazy about this lady,” he wrote in his 1976 autobiography.