Darlene Cates

Rita Darlene Guthrie, Rita Darlene Cates

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2026-06-24

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Rita Darlene Cates (née Guthrie; December 13, 1947 – March 26, 2017) was an American actress. She became known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.

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1947
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2017
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•Place of birth: Borger
•Citizenship: United States
•Known as: actor, television actor, film actor

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