Born in Borger, Texas, USA — Dec 13 1947• Died Mar 26 2017

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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Claudia Bell

Sophie Wallace

Momma

Athena the Fat Lady

Penny
Queen Darla