- Lisa Loring was an American actress and former child actor who died at 64 on January 28, 2023, after suffering a stroke
- The former actress was married 4 times and had 2 daughters
- Her parents served in the US Navy and lived in Hawaii
Lisa Loring led a life of fame as an American actress, writer, and makeup artist who was famed for her Wednesday Addams role in The Addams Family (1964-1966) when she was between the ages of 6 to 8. After making her mark in the entertainment industry, getting married four times, and becoming a mother of 2 girls, she died on January 28, 2023, when she was removed from life support after suffering a massive stroke.
Prior to her death at 64, she appeared in several TV series and films, including Blood Frenzy (1987), Savage Harbor (1987) Way Down in Chinatown (2014), and Doctor Spine (2015).
Parents, Siblings, and Childhood of the Late Actress
Lisa Ann Decincess was born on February 16, 1958, in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. She then grew up in Hawaii before moving to Los Angeles with her mother, Judith Loring.
Her parents served with the US Navy. Their marriage lasted only a short time before it ended in a divorce after the actress was born.
Lisa’s parents led private lives and there is no in-depth information about their other relationships after their marriage fell apart.
Yet, what is known is that at the time that Lisa was 16, her mother, Judith, born in 1940 died of alcoholism in 1974. At the time, Judith was 34 years old.
With respect to the actress’ siblings, there are no available details.
Lisa Loring Started Her Career at the Age of 3
The former actress started her rise to fame as a model when she was 3 years old.
At about the time she was 6, Lisa became a child actor known for portraying Cindy Norcross in the TV series Dr. Kildare in 1964. Other actors in the series are Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Ken Berry, Jud Tayor, and Jo Helton among others.
The same year, Lisa featured in one of her greatest works, The Addams Family where she played the role of Wednesday Addams in 64 episodes from 1964 to 1966.
The role propelled her to instant stardom and by 1966, she featured again as a child actor as Susan “Suzy” Pruitt in The Phyllis Diller Show.
She worked on several other films and series. In 2015, Lisa appeared in her last film, Doctor Spine as Miss Rhoda
Lisa’s Selected Films and Series
- Doctor Spine (2015)
- Way Down in Chinatown (2014)
- Layin’ Down the Law (1992)
- Iced (1989)
- Savage Harbor (1987)
- Blood Frenzy (1987)
- As the Word Turns (1980-1983)
- Gabe and Walker (1981)
- Barnaby Jones (1978-1979)
- Fantasy Island (1978)
- Annie Flynn (1978)
- Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966)
- The Phyllis Diller Show (1966)
- The Addams Family (1964-1966)
- Dr. Kildare (1964)
She served as a Makeup Artist and Writer
Lisa Loring was also a makeup artist. She has worked on some adult films such as Blowing in Style (1989), Traci’s Big Trick (1986), and Bi-Coastal (1985).
With respect to her writing, she contributed to Traci’s Brig Trick in 1986.
Meet All the Men Lisa Loring was Married to
Farrell Foumberg was Lisa’s First Husband (1973-1974)
At the age of 15, Lisa became married her childhood lover, Farrell Foumberg. The former couple had a daughter Vanessa Ann Foumberg before the marriage ended a year later in 1974 – the same year that the actress’ mother died.
At the time Lisa was married to her first husband, she did not feature much in movies despite her earliest rise in the movie industry.
Her Second Husband was Doug Stevenson (1981 -1983)
The actress was married to her second husband, Doug Stevenson in 1981 when she was 23 years old and about 17 years since she garnered fame. The marriage lasted about 2 years before they had a divorce in 1983 after having a daughter, Marianne.
Doug was born on 18 July 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Like Lisa, he was also an actor known for his roles in The Prowler (1981), Next to Nothing (2004), Murder, She Wrote (1984), and Search for Tomorrow (1980-1982). Also, they featured together in Iced (1989).
Stevenson died in December 2011 at the age of 56.
Lisa Loring was married to Adult Film Actor, Jerry Butler (1987-1992)
Following her divorce from Doug Stevenson, Lisa became married to adult film actor, Paul David Sederman show was better known as Jerry Butler. The former couple met on the set of Traci’s Big Trick where she was a makeup artist.
In 1987, they became married. However, Butler continued his career in the adult film industry and it was said to have affected their union.
About 5 years after they were married, they divorced in 1992 and Butler then chose to relatively keep a private life.
More into his private life, Lisa’s third husband was born on 13 May 1959, in Brooklyn, New York. He died on January 27, 2018, at the age of 58.
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Graham Ritch was Lisa’s Fourth Husband (2003-2014)
Lisa was married to Graham Ritch in 2003 and separated in 2008. The former couple divorced in 2014.
Graham led a quiet life throughout his marriage to the actress.
Who are Her Children?
The actress had 2 daughters Vanessa Ann Foumberg and Marianne. Her first daughter, Vanessa was born from her first marriage to Farrell Foumberg.
The second daughter was born from the actress’ marriage to Doug Stevenson.
At the time of her death, Lisa was a grandmother of 2, Emiliana and Charles.
What Caused Lisa Loring’s Death?
Lisa suffered a massive stroke in January 2023. It was caused by smoking and high blood pressure.
She was then put on life support before her family made the difficult decision to take her off the support.
This then resulted in her death on January 28, 2023, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. She died peacefully with her two daughters by her side. She was aged 64.
Her demise was reported on Facebook her friend, Laurie Jacobson on her Facebook page.
Fast Facts About the Late Actress
- Her “Wednesday” dance influenced the dance from Netflix’s reboot that Jenna Ortega made viral
- She had an estimated net worth of $500,000
- Her height was 5 feet 8 inches
- Lisa Loring was not married at the time of her demise
- Her stage name, Lisa Loring was given to her when she started modeling at the age of 3
