' What's Eating Gilbert Grape' actress who played giant mother goes to heaven, original author's son becomes star

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" synopsis

Endora, Iowa. Gilbert has never left this small country town in the 24 years since he was born. He has a handicapped younger brother, Ernie, who he must protect, and a mother, Pony, who has become bulimic and has become as large as a ``beached whale'' ever since her husband died. . Gilbert, who works at a grocery store in town and endures complaints from his older sister, has no time to think about what he really wants. One day, a mysterious wind blows through the boring town. It was Becky, a girl who arrived in a silver camper. The faint and sweet romance that blooms between the two through a chance encounter gives Gilbert a moment of peace. . .

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• A woman who can't leave the house suddenly makes her movie debut
• See the essence of two major stars in their sons' performances
• The birth of a new talent whose works are all masterpieces

A woman who can't leave the house suddenly makes her movie debut

In March 2017, news of the death of an actress was circulated on some movie sites. His name is Darren Cates. Even if you just hear the name, it probably won't click. However, when many people think of the actress who played the mother in ``What's Eating Gilbert Grape'' (1993), her face probably comes to mind.

In ``What's Eating Gilbert Grape,'' her gigantic figure is described by her son Gilbert as ``a whale washed ashore,'' and is a reflection of her true nature. Darlene's first film role was ``What's Eating Gilbert Grape''. In 1992, Peter Hedges, who wrote the original story and also wrote the screenplay, saw her introduced on a TV talk show (``Sally Jessie Raphael'') as ``too fat to leave the house,'' and the director, Lasse.・He visited Hallström's home and offered him a role in the film.

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (C) 1993 DORSET SQUARE FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION KFT

Darlene, who had not left her home for four years before appearing on the TV show, openly confessed about her bulimia. She gained so much weight that she developed an infection in her pelvis and was bedridden for two years. During that time alone, he gained 70 kg in weight. When his weight reached 270 kg, he even had gastroplasty surgery to prevent him from accepting any more food. Darren, who married at the age of 15 and has three children, was able to reduce his weight to 130 kg in his later years under the guidance of a doctor. In 2017, he appeared in a new movie (Billboard), but passed away in his sleep. He was 69 years old.

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