Q: Darlene Cates (born Rita Darlene Guthrie; December 13, 1947 -- March 26, 2017) was an American actress. She was best known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.\n\nAnswer this question based on the passage: who is the mom in what eating gilbert grape? Let's give stream of consciousness first:
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The relevant information is: She was best known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother. Therefore, the final answer is Darlene Cates.
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