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Maria Riva, Daughter of Marlene Dietrich, Passes at 100

10/30/2025

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Maria Riva died at age 100 in Gila, New Mexico, leaving behind three sons and grandchildren.
She was the only child of actress Marlene Dietrich and rose as a television personality in early live broadcasts.
Riva starred in classic anthology series and appeared in commercials.
She briefly returned to acting in Scrooged and All Aboard.
Riva published works about her mother and managed Dietrich's estate.

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Story summary

Maria Riva died at age 100 in Gila, New Mexico, leaving behind three sons and grandchildren.
She was the only child of actress Marlene Dietrich and rose as a television personality in early live broadcasts.
Riva starred in classic anthology series and appeared in commercials.
She briefly returned to acting in Scrooged and All Aboard.
Riva published works about her mother and managed Dietrich's estate.