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Shelby has type 1 Diabetes. Her doctor recommended that she not have children because it would put too much of a strain on her body. She got pregnant anyway, and her pregnancy with Jack Jr. put a strain on her kidneys, leading to a kidney transplant from her mother. She likely died of of kidney failure due to complications from the diabetes.
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What is Shelby's medical condition in Steel Magnolias?
Shelby is diabetic.
Who played Shelby in Steel Magnolias?
Julia Roberts
Where did the title Steel Magnolias come from?
Steel magnolias refer to strong (southern) women. As M'Lynn is watching her daughter Shelby die, Shelby's husband and father are too upset to stay in the room and M'Lynn says, "I find it amusing men are supposed to be made of steel or something." In the play and movie, the 6 central female characters are the "steel magnolias".
What were Shelby's wedding colors in Steel Magnolias?
The colors to Shelby and Jackson's wedding were blush and bashful.
Who was a diabetic in the movie 'Steel Magnolias'?
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, the character played by Julia Roberts.
What is Shelby's medical condition in Steel Magnolias?
Shelby is diabetic.
Who played Shelby in Steel Magnolias?
Julia Roberts
Where did the title Steel Magnolias come from?
Steel magnolias refer to strong (southern) women. As M'Lynn is watching her daughter Shelby die, Shelby's husband and father are too upset to stay in the room and M'Lynn says, "I find it amusing men are supposed to be made of steel or something." In the play and movie, the 6 central female characters are the "steel magnolias".
What were Shelby's wedding colors in Steel Magnolias?
The colors to Shelby and Jackson's wedding were blush and bashful.
Who was a diabetic in the movie 'Steel Magnolias'?
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, the character played by Julia Roberts.
In the movie Steel Magnolias who gets upset when they start joking about the kidney transplant?
Drum - Shelby's dad.
Why did shelby in steel magnolias have a baby?
Because she really wanted one even though it wasnt safe to have one.
What was Julia Roberts name in the movie Steel Magnolias?
Julia Roberts portrayed Shelby Eatenton in the 1989 drama.
When was Birmingham Steel Magnolias created?
Birmingham Steel Magnolias was created in 2002.
What famous person has the name shelby?
there is a person named Shelby in the movie steal magnolias that died.
What is the genre of steel magnolias?
Steel Magnolias can fall on both the genre of comedy and of drama. It is a film that was made in 1989.
What is Olympia Dukakis' stage name in Steel Magnolias?
In Steel Magnolias, Olympia Dukakis played the role of Clairee Belcher.
