Samantha Lewes: Tom Hanks’ First Wife – Biography & Death
Most people know Tom Hanks as America’s dad, but few remember the woman who was his first partner through those early years. Samantha Lewes – born Susan Dillingham – married Hanks in 1978 (People, a leading celebrity news magazine) and had two children with him before their divorce in 1987.
Born: 29 November 1952 ·
Died: 2002 (lung cancer) ·
Married to Tom Hanks: 1978–1987 ·
Children: 2 (Colin and Elizabeth) ·
Occupation: Actress ·
Known for: Bosom Buddies (1980)
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Born Susan Dillingham in San Diego, 1952 (IMDb, the film database)
- Married Tom Hanks from 1978 to 1987 (People)
- Appeared in Bosom Buddies (1981) and Mr. Success (1984) (People)
- Died of lung cancer at age 49 (South China Morning Post, Hong Kong news outlet)
2What’s unclear
- Specific reasons for the divorce and whether mental health issues were a primary factor (
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