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Tawny Kitaen Obituary

Tawny Kitaen was an actress best known for starring in Whitesnake’s music videos in the late 1980s, as well as in the movie “Bachelor Party.”

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on May 10, 2021.

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Always my inspiration.

Scarlett Emerald

Acquaintance

March 15, 2023

You are so very missed, you were a real, genuine person, sending out prayers to your family, and to you in Heaven. With love, xoxo

Barbara-Ann Cerbo

March 23, 2022

Growing up watching you on MTV, you were the only rock and roll redhead I knew and being a natural redhead myself, I always felt out of place. But you absolutely have me the confidence to be myself. I'll never forget you.

Scarlett Andie

Acquaintance

March 22, 2022

Missing you my sweet, beautiful friend. You truly made this world a brighter place. Love and Light Always ❤❤. Valerie

Valerie

Friend

January 30, 2022

You are not forgotten,rest in peace.

Barbara-Ann

December 2, 2021

Miss you so much Rest in Rock and Roll Heaven

Cathy Lee

Friend

November 14, 2021

R.I.P
TAWNY
MAY YOU BE IN PEACE IN HEAVEN. THEY RECEIVED A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
SENDING CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO HER FAMILY

Lea Racca

August 22, 2021

Sincere condolences to the Kitaen family.

Ginger

August 11, 2021

I Grew up on Whitesnake and Seeing the Videos Tawny was In..I remember thinking She was/is One of the Most Beautiful Women on the Planet...R.I.P. Gorgeous

Scott Styles

August 5, 2021

Rest in Peace Tawny you'll be missed

Mary Jo Hassan

August 3, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Christine

Friend

June 30, 2021

Heaven has a new angel...rest in eternal peace.

Cathy Creasy

June 8, 2021

My god did not nobu personally but u were a beautiful soul god bless u n yo

Friend

June 5, 2021

You are missed, so saddened by your passing. You will never be forgotten!! Love, Barbara-Ann

June 5, 2021

You will truly be missed gf..Love ya Valerie

May 30, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Stephanie S.

Friend

May 29, 2021

Tawny ...Gonna miss ya girl... But you are home now flying with the angels... Going to miss our private talks.. You helped me in many ways... I love you ... Celeste

Celeste Evanovich

Friend

May 26, 2021

I want to send my deepest condolences to the Kitaen Family!! I knew Terry , (Tawny's father), for years!! What a heartbreak to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all!! Terry and Tawny are together now ! RIP!!❤

Ralfi Rios

Friend

May 24, 2021

Still Heartbroken that she's gone she has no clue how many of us Rocker chicks looked up to her she was a beautiful and sweet soul shine on Twany you'll be missed so much prayers for your Beautiful daughters and the rest of your family

Sherry May

Acquaintance

May 23, 2021

You are with us always. You live now in our memory and heart. Love you Tawny you taught many of us how to live without fear and regret. - Stephen Carnegie

Stephen Carnegie

Friend

May 23, 2021

I know you are a beautiful soul and now you are reunited with your beloved Dad and the Love of your life Robin and your beloved mother and grandmother and your precious Bootsy...Beautiful Angel. From my heart to yours ,jen'e c

Jene Cord

Friend

May 22, 2021

Tawny, you will be missed, such a young beautiful heart. My condolences to the family and children. And Tawny, say hi to Robin and remember "Surf's Up". This is from your friends in San Diego's "Spice" band 1978.

Ed Gaeta (FOH Engineer)

Friend

May 20, 2021

Sad to see you go. Hugs to your children, brother, family.
There is no time limit on grief. My ❤ goes out to each of you. Thank you for entertaining us. RIP, Tawny. Cookie, Mt. Vernon, VA

Cookie Frazier

May 19, 2021

Such a young age to be gone. I know the family is devastated. To the family I am so sorry for your loss. May our Heavenly Farther grant you the needed peace to comfort your hearts.

Lindsey

May 19, 2021

Tawny , Always remembered in my teenage years in the 80,s to the present day , everyday your light will always shine, forever. Yesterday, today ,forever. Jason xxx

Jason Leatherbarrow

Friend

May 19, 2021

May u rest in peace you were a beautiful person

Karen Berrios

May 19, 2021

Tawny

May 19, 2021

My heart is breaking that you are gone. You were such a sweet soul. You're such a beautiful person inside and out. I know you are at peace..you will be missed by many. Fly high angel. Love you so much. Rest in peace Michele Bennett

Michele Bennett

Friend

May 18, 2021

Sorry very sad to hear about Tawny’s passing, I’ve always admired her . My condolences & prayers for her daughters & family. She was a such a beautiful lady & will be missed.

Carrie Buchanan

May 18, 2021

You have found peace and love in the arms of those who came before. Goodbye sweet Tawny. Sending loving thoughts to your family and friends.

Diana

Friend

May 18, 2021

To The Kitaen family.always thinking of you all ,this last week a huge Loss on many levels My heart goes out to you all, jason

Jason

Friend

May 18, 2021

She was so nice to talk with me on Twitter. We would tweet me on my bday not only cause of my bday, but because of her first love that passed on the same day. She loved him very much. Im sure shes with him now. I will miss her smile.

Pete Frischmann

Acquaintance

May 17, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

May 17, 2021

May God sustain you through your grief.

May 17, 2021

My condolences go out to the Kitaen family on the death of Tawny. So sorry for your loss.

LeeRoy

May 17, 2021

Krista and family,
My heart is so heavy with yours. The kitten family has endured so much these past few weeks. Sending strength, love and hugs. May your father and tawny’s amazing lives hold dear memories for you all ... xoxo Debra

Debra

Friend

May 16, 2021

Love always RIP

Jason Leatherbarrow

Friend

May 16, 2021

Tawny you left us to soon your beauty , Model, actress, A mother,that famous beautiful smile of yours will live on in our hearts forever, .THIS IS LOVE.always XXX Jason, Liverpool United Kingdom

May 16, 2021

Sorry for your lost. Great person, great friend, great soul.like i always told her be safe, be happy , stay cool.

Chuck

Friend

May 15, 2021

Descanso En Paz

Alexandria

May 15, 2021

RIP Tawny. You were the best 80's model and so beautiful. You'll be missed. God Bless. Nancy Kelly - Texas

Nancy Kelly

Friend

May 15, 2021

Sorry for your loss she had a beautiful spirit.

Jennifer Shute

Acquaintance

May 15, 2021

Tawny was and is my role model. I am obsessed with her.

Neighbor

May 14, 2021

To Wynter, Raine, family and friends, so very sorry for the loss of your dear Mum. I never met your Mum, but felt a connection being a Mum myself and a similar age.
I saw she never was happier than when she was talking about you both. She was a wonderfully warm, down to Earth, caring, intelligent lady, which I'm sure you know already, but I hope is still nice to hear.
I am sure I speak for other people too when I say she was a real inspiration to others with her humility, strength and honesty. Particularly about the mistakes she made in her life and the lessons she learnt from them. It takes real strength to do that.
Thank you Tawny, for sharing your life with us, and thank you Wynter and Raine too, for sharing your Mum with the rest of the world.
Take care of eachother. After the pain eventually lightens, (which you never think it will, but it does...eventually), all the special memories of your Mum will take its place.
I hope you don't mind a complete stranger saying all this, but as a Mum myself, I know she'd not want you to be sad and lost. Your Mum will always be a part of you.
Love and best wishes to you all. xxx ❤❤❤

Helen Woodley

May 14, 2021

Truly shock and saddened. My heart goes to her daughters. Just a few days away from Mother's Day. May she rest in peace.

Marjorie Harmon

May 14, 2021

My sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Tawny; her loss will be deeply felt by many. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2021

My deepest condolences to Tawny's family and friends. May the Lord hold her in His loving arms. May her soul Rest in Peace.

JoAnn Coogan

Friend

May 14, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person. I adored her. She was so kind. She will be missed. RIP you will never be forgotten.

Lisabeth Scroggins

Friend

May 14, 2021

Sad to hear about Tawny passing. God bless her daughters and family. She was a natural in the Whitesnake videos of the 80’s . RIP

Rosa Mets

Significant_other

May 14, 2021

Tawny, thanks for all the stories, good & bad, for all the love you shared, your kind heart & all the craziness over the years. I won’t forget you. Rest in Paradise. Lynda Birkbeck ❤❤

Lynda Birkbeck

Friend

May 14, 2021

It’s very devastating to loose someone you love, she was a legend in the 80’s in the Whitesnake song videos . Godbless her daughters RIP Tawny

Rosa

Significant Other

May 13, 2021

It’s very devastating to loose someone you love, she was a legend in the 80’s in the Whitesnake song videos . Godbless her daughters RIP Tawny

Rosa

Significant Other

May 13, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Tawny’s passing. May the God of Tender Mercies comfort you with peaceful hearts and endless love during this sad time of your loss. May he support you with his strength as he carries your load of grief. Psalm 68:19

BRY

May 13, 2021

I was always so intimidated by you. So beautiful, so talented, such a wonderful person. You will be greatly missed. RIP Sweet Angel

jennifer

Friend

May 12, 2021

A true beauty! As a teenager I loved her in Whitesnake videos and still watch them today! I’m 2 yrs younger than her! So sad! Rip Tawney!

John Runyon

May 12, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for the Kitaen family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you as you endure this most difficult time of your loss.

May 12, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Tawney. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Mary

Neighbor

May 12, 2021

You will always be a legend! To so many of us i0's ladies you were " it", but later in life you were able to reach out and touch people with your honest and funny you tubes.
Whitesnake were great but it's because of you in the videos that they are iconic.
My thoughts are with your family.

Victoria Sylvia Pember

May 12, 2021

Tawny you will be greatly missed i remember you when we wdre young and you were dating Rob and we be came friends it was years ago my heart goes out to your family and friends and you will be missed

Tonya Sherwood appell

Friend

May 12, 2021

Tawny you are my ultimate idea of the most beautiful woman on earth and will be your fan and in awe of you until the day I die . God I don't know why your gone. God bless your children and family at least your with your patents now . ❤

Maria Burke

Acquaintance

May 11, 2021

Heartbroken, you were gone way too soon. My deepest sympathy to your daughters and all who knew and loved you. You were an inspiration to me and a great example of hard work, honesty, and class. RIP beautiful lady. Thank you for sharing your life and light with us (your fans).

Cathi Sanchez

Friend

May 11, 2021

I was 16 years old I saw her and I wanted to be just like her! I dyed my hair Red and loved it! Tawny was gorgeous. I’m so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all! ❤ RIP Tawny , a huge fan

Katherine Smith

Friend

May 11, 2021

Tawny,
I have been a fan since I was a young teen. I started following you last year during the pandemic. I got through some long nights watching your posts. May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to your children, friends and family.

Mirella Renda

May 11, 2021

RIP Tawny - You will be missed

Donald Blanton

Friend

May 11, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 11, 2021

Prayers for the family. I'm sure she was loved by many and will be greatly missed.sorry for your and our loss

Charles Morrow

Acquaintance

May 11, 2021

Goodnight, and Godspeed Tawney. Thank you for the film and TV memories. At peace now.

Harry Simpson

May 11, 2021

Very sorry about her death. She was always an idol of mine. Absolute beauty !! 59 years is too young to go. RIP Beautiful Tawny.

George Michael

Friend

May 11, 2021

Tawny touched the heart’s of her fans with her ability to just be herself. She let you in... to her soul and her vulnerability with her social media post. I loved that about Tawny. Rest In Peace lovely one.

Susan Owens

Acquaintance

May 11, 2021

we are mourning, yet celebrating the life of Tawany Kitaen, she will be truly missed, never be forgotten and she was a very beautiful & wonderful talented Actress, Model. Tawany aka Meredith Ross on CAPITOL Soap Opera 1986-1987, I do remember watching it, aka Debbie played opposite with Tom Hanks in the movie Bachelor Party and she appear in the Whitesnake video Here We Go Again in the 80's. RIP

Jenifer Baribault

May 11, 2021

Sincere condolences to the Tawney Kitaen family and friends. May God heal your broken hearts, comfort you and give you peace.❤

May 11, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Deepest condolences to Tawny's loved ones.

A Lee

May 11, 2021

Many prayers for the Kitaen family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.

May 11, 2021

I've always been a huge fan of hers! My heart goes out to her family and friends

Daniela Keiser

May 10, 2021

What an iconic, gorgeous, rock-n-roll Angel Heaven now has❤ You were are beautiful inspiration! R.I.P. Tawny❤

Peyton Turner

May 10, 2021

Whitesnake came to Binghamton NY. And Tawny was at the soundboard. It was more exciting meeting her. She was so nice and had the greatest hair ever. She will be missed. R.I.P. A FAN ELAINE WHITE

ELAINE WHITE

Friend

May 10, 2021

I knew many friends of hers from the Hollywood Tropicana. Never met her but what a classy 1-God's Beauty.

Chuck Fambry

Friend

May 10, 2021

Dear Kitaen Family and David Coverdale.Rory and I would luv to extend our condolences's on the loss of Tawny Kitaen.she'll surely be missed very much and may she rest in peace.best faith/rory

faith/rory tobin/dockett

Acquaintance

May 10, 2021

What sad, sad news. Tawny will be so missed and never forgotten. Truly an original beauty, one of a kind. Forever loved, forever missed, Rest In Peace

Barbara-Ann

May 10, 2021

Tawny & David were married in my back yard in Bel Air. She wore a white leather mini skirt in rock & roll fashion of the 80’s. She was beautiful & had a spirit of sheer joy. My sincere condolences to her daughters & family. May she Rest In Peace.

Sherry Kaufman-Johnson

Friend

May 10, 2021

Growing up I was mesmerized by her in movies and videos. I wanted to be her. She was the inspiration for dyeing my long hair copper color and letting it go wild. A true beauty. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Forever the best video vixen. She was great in everything she did.

Ceci Clann

Acquaintance

May 10, 2021

So extremely sad to hear about Tawny’s passing. We were really good friends in the 80’s and 90’s in San Diego. She was one of the sweetest and most generous people I’ve ever known. I will always remember the fun times we had together . We loved the beach and would put sun-in in our hair til it looked like straw to try to make it blonder. She was full of life and so special and beautiful inside and out. She will be missed tremendously . My love to her family.

Vicki Van Caster

Friend

May 10, 2021

This lovely lady is gone 2soon. God Bless her children

Acquaintance

May 10, 2021

My family, friends and I want to express our deepest condolences/sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Tawny Kitaen's daughters, family & friends. Tawny was gone way too soon.

Cathy Viviano

May 10, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Elizabeth Thornton

Friend

May 10, 2021

Besides defining the 80's, Tawny always felt like something more. There was a preternatural sweetness about her that shown through her visage. Though I didn't know her, I still feel the loss.

Elizabeth Owens

May 10, 2021

Scott Chamberland

May 10, 2021

She defined the 80's loved her in the Whitesnake Videos. Just stunning and will be missed by all the 80's gals!!!! We all wanted to be you!

Laura

May 10, 2021

Tawny was such a bright light, I hope she knew that, she would light up every time she spoke. My condolences to her 2 daughters, may she rest in peace.

peggy jones

May 10, 2021

To the Kitaen family, You have my deepest condolences. I am so very sorry about the loss of Tawny. May you continue to be surrounded with love and support as you go through this time of sorrow.

Jenee

May 10, 2021

What can I say other than I'm completely heartbroken. I have adored her since the 80's. I remember the first time I saw her on MTV, I immediately colored my hair and bought a black leather jacket, wore mini dresses etc. I wanted to be just like her. Over the years I watched her struggle and looked forward to every post she made daily as I knew she was ok. Tawny, you will be missed. I have cried for 3 days and just wish it was all a dream. Just gone too soon. All my love

Kathy Richards

Acquaintance

May 10, 2021

Beautiful.

May 10, 2021

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