Darlene Cates

Known for

Acting

Born

December 13, 1947

Died

March 26, 2017

Birthplace

Borger, Texas, USA

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.