Darlene Cates

Born 1947-12-13 · Borger, Texas, USA

Died 2017-03-26

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.