American actress Samantha Lewes was an American actress best known for her appearances in films such as Soulmates (1980) and Mr. Success (1984). Lewes also garnered a lot of media attention as the ex-wife of the popular American actor. Tom Hanks and the proud mother of actors Elizabeth Hanks and Colin Hanks . Lewes sadly died at the age of 50 in 2002 due to bone cancer.

The life of Samantha Lewes

Samantha Lewes was born as Susan Jane Dillingham on November 29, 1952 in San Diego, California, under the birth sign Sagittarius. She was American by her nationality and her ethnicity was White.

She was the daughter of John Raymond Dillingham and Harriet Hall Dillingham . Lewes grew up in her hometown of San Diego with her family. She went to the local high school and then enrolled at California State University, Sacramento.

Lewes’ professional career

Samantha made her acting debut in 1980 in an American sitcom. Bosom friends , along with her ex-husband Tom Hanks. She was highly appreciated by critics and fans alike for her performance in the movie.

Lewes then made his appearance in a 1984 TV movie called Mr. Success . Other than these two movies, he has no other movies or series to his credit.

How much was Samantha’s net worth?

Samantha was a household name in the entertainment industry and surely had a considerable salary and net worth, however the exact figure was never revealed.

On the other hand, her ex-husband Tom Hanks is one of the famous Hollywood stars with an estimated net worth of $400 million, as of 2020.

Of his various jobs, the legendary actor raked in a whopping $45 million, back in 2010. Similarly, Hank earned $40 million with Saving Private Ryan, $20 million each for You’ve Got Mail, The Green Mile and Cast. Far.

He reportedly made $18 million for The Da Vinci Code and $50 million for its sequel Angel’s & Demons.

In 2010, he went on to spend $26 million to buy the spectacular mansion in Pacific Palisades in California.

In the year 1994, he also earned $70 million from the perennial hit movie. Forrest Gump . He donated $115K towards the renovation of the Rawley T. Farnsworth Theater at Skyline High School in Oakland, California.

Furthermore, his children Colin Hanks and Elizabeth Ann Hanks are also household names in the Hollywood industry. Colin has an estimated net worth of around $15 million based on celebrity net worth.

When did Samantha and Hank get married?

Samantha married Hollywood star Tom Hanks on January 24, 1978. The former couple met while the two were in high school and began dating. Hanks was just 21 and Lewes was 25 at the time of their marriage.

Additionally, in an interview with Desert Island Discs, Hanks revealed that the main reason for marrying Susan was his inability to fight loneliness. From the beginning of her career in a stage production, The Taming of the Shrew, Samantha was by her husband’s side.

They shared two children, Colin Hanks , born in 1977 and Elizabeth Ann Hanks , born in 1982, who are well-known actors in Hollywood.

His son Colin is also one of the prominent faces in the acting field. He has played several major roles in movies like Orange County , King Kong , The House Bunny , and others. On the other hand, his daughter is known for movies like Forrest Gump, what you do! and Anchored .

After being together for over nine years, the duo decided to part ways, divorcing on March 19, 1987 due to personal issues. After divorcing Samantha, Tom married American actress, Rita Wilson, and the couple have two sons: Chet Hanks and Truman Theodore Hanks.

Death of Samantha Lewes: what was the cause of her death?

After her divorce with Tom, Samantha became a full-time mother and began raising her children. Like any other mother, she also had the dream of seeing her children happy and successful. Unfortunately, she was unable to be there to witness the success of her children, as she was diagnosed with bone cancer.

Even after the divorce, Hank hired the best specialists to treat her. However, the doctor said that her cancer had spread to all of her lungs and brain and told her family that she was in her last stage.

Samantha passed away on March 12, 2002, in Sacramento, California, USA, at the age of 49. Her body was interred at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Sacramento, California.