Thelma Keane nickname(s):
Thel, Thelma Keane
Thelma Keane date of birth:
March 15, 1926
How old was Thelma Keane when died?
82
Where was Thelma Keane born?
Gympie, Queensland, Australia
When did Thelma Keane die?
May 23, 2008
Where did Thelma Keane die?
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Why did Thelma Keane die?
Alzheimer's
Is Thelma Keane gay or straight?
Straight
What is Thelma Keane nationality?
American
What is Thelma Keane's occupation?
Businessperson and business manager
Thelma Keane claim to fame:
Wife of Bill Keane, creator of the Family Circus
Short Biography
Thelma "Thel" Keane (née Carne; March 15, 1926 – May 23, 2008) was the Australian-born American wife of The Family Circus newspaper cartoonist, Bil Keane. Keane served as her husband's inspiration and model for the "Mommy" character in his long running comic strip and was instrumental in restoring the copyrights for The Family Circus to her husband.