Amanda Blake

Blake died on August 16, 1989 in Sacramento, California, of AIDS-related throat cancer. She was already becoming well known for her film work which included work with leading film directors such as Mike Leigh and Lars von Trier. Miss Kitty was owner/operator of the Long Branch Saloon from which she dispensed wisdom, whiskey, and an ongoing-nongoing mystery relationship with Dodge City Marshall Matt Dillon (played by James Arness). Katrin Cartlidge (May 15, 1961 - September 7, 2002) was a British actress. Amanda Blake (born February 20, 1929 in Buffalo, New York), was a former telephone operator and best known for her 19-year role as Kitty Russell on the long-running series, Gunsmoke.