We’ve just received the following e-mail, reporting the death of Eleanor “Ellie” Frazetta, wife of artist Frank Frazetta:
17 July 2009, East Stroudsburg PA: Eleanor “Ellie” Frazetta, the wife of celebrated artist Frank Frazetta, passed away today to be with the Lord after a courageous one-year battle with cancer.
Eleanor Kelly was born in Massachusetts and moved to New York where she married Frank in November, 1956. She acted as his business partner as well as his lifelong companion. Known for her feisty personality as well as her intuitive business acumen, she was instrumental in successfully establishing record prices for Frank’s work throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband Frank, her four children, Frank Jr., Billy, Holly, and Heidi, numerous grandchildren, and many friends.
A public memorial is planned and details will be announced shortly. In the meantime, the family requests privacy.
Rob Pistella
Stephen Ferzoco
On behalf of the Frazetta Family
Frazetta’s web site currently notes that “Due to family matters, our web site, gallery store, and the Frazetta Art Museum in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, will be closed for new construction & other untimely situations.”
hi, i inform to the notice today. i´m very sorry. i know that she struggle hard to get on in life. i´m very fan of the frazetta´s work. received my more sincerity condolence.
Being in love with a woman a lifetime is boon and bane in so many ways, not the least of which is parting – which is always our fate.
Frank’s artwork powerfully reflects his passion and love, both which were evidently accorded great support by Elle.
God bless and thank you for contributing to human culture in the best of ways.