Hope Clarke: key obituary facts
Is Hope Clarke dead? Yes. Hope Clarke died on July 23, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Hope Clarke's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hope Clarke known for?
She was an American singer, actor and dancer.
More about Hope Clarke
Born: 23 March 1941.
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Gender: female.
Occupation: choreographer, television actor.
Nationality: United States.
Awards: Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Choreographer.
Occupations: Actress, choreographer, dancer, vocalist.
Years active: 1960–2026.
Hope Clarke, an American actress, dancer, vocalist, choreographer and director, died on July 23, 2026, aged 85.
Born in Washington, D.C., she built a long career on stage and screen that included acting, choreography and dance work. Clarke was also recognized with a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Choreographer, and among her screen credits were Rustin, Ailey and Men Without Jobs.