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Dolores Hope was born on May 27, 1909 in New York City, New York, United States. Dolores Hope was credited as a singer. Death is recorded on September 19, 2011, at the age of 102. Recorded honors include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Dolores Hope lived for 102 years, and that arc alone commands my attention. It would have been easy to remain only as Bob Hope's wife, yet she earned her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a papal knighthood for decades of philanthropy. What strikes me is the quiet confidence of a woman who built a genuine identity inside a marriage to one of the century's biggest comedians. She spanned two centuries, kept singing, and kept giving. I have deep respect for a life defined less by spotlight and more by endurance, loyalty, and generosity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dolores Hope
- Name (Japanese)
- ドロレス・ホープ
- Reading
- どろれす・ほーぷ
- Born
- May 27, 1909 – September 19, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores%20Hope
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q292361
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dolores Hope born?
Born May 27, 1909.
When did Dolores Hope die?
Died September 19, 2011, aged 102.
Where was Dolores Hope from?
Dolores Hope was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Dolores Hope do?
Dolores Hope worked as singer.