In case you were wondering, Darlene Cates, who played the mother in "What’s Eating Gilbert Grape," is still alive.

I know this because at dinner tonight there was a woman at the table next to me who was a dead ringer for her. Not the size of her, but her face.

So upon my return to the hotel, I did a little research and was mildly surprised to hear she’s still among the living. And has her own web site.

I do love the internets.