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Maria Riva, Marlene Dietrich's Daughter, Dies at 100

11/3/2025

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Maria Riva, actress and author, died at age 100 in Gila, New Mexico.
She was the only child of iconic actress Marlene Dietrich, growing up largely on Hollywood sets.
She endured abuse and alcoholism in childhood and later found solace in acting and sobriety.
In 1992, she published a revealing biography of Dietrich that earned critical acclaim.
Riva's three sons and numerous grandchildren survive her.

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Maria Riva, actress and author, died at age 100 in Gila, New Mexico.
She was the only child of iconic actress Marlene Dietrich, growing up largely on Hollywood sets.
She endured abuse and alcoholism in childhood and later found solace in acting and sobriety.
In 1992, she published a revealing biography of Dietrich that earned critical acclaim.
Riva's three sons and numerous grandchildren survive her.