Darlene Cates

Born

1947-12-13

Died

2017-03-26

Birthplace

Borger, Texas, USA

Biography

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.