Rita Roosevelt

Rita Roosevelt
Appearances
First seen	"Dorylus"
Last seen	"Small World"
Appearances	6 episodes (see below)
Details
Status	Deceased
Cause of Death	Shot in the stomach by Frankie Diamonds
Spouse(s)	Eli Roosevelt †
Portrayed by	Merle Dandridge
Family Tree
Unborn child †

Rita Anne Roosevelt (née Jones) was the wife of Eli Roosevelt on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy. Played by Japanese actress Merle Dandridge, Rita makes her debut on the episode "Dorylus" in the series' fourth season. Playing a recurring role through the series' fourth and fifth seasons, Rita owned a florist shop in Charming, California, was on the committee to cancel the plans to build Charming Heights, and met her demise in the Season 5 episode "Small World".

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Who portrayed the character Rita Roosevelt on Sons of Anarchy?

Japanese actress Merle Dandridge portrayed the character Rita Roosevelt in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, making her debut in the fourth season's episode 'Dorylus'.

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What business did Rita Roosevelt own in the series Sons of Anarchy?

In the TV series Sons of Anarchy, Rita Roosevelt, played by Merle Dandridge, owned a florist shop in Charming, California. Besides her business, she was an active community member, opposing the Charming Heights construction project.

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How did Rita Roosevelt's character arc end in Sons of Anarchy?

Rita Roosevelt's character arc in Sons of Anarchy concludes in the fifth season. The character, played by Merle Dandridge, is fatally shot in the stomach by Frankie Diamonds, leading to her demise and that of her unborn child. Rita was married to Eli Roosevelt and ran a florist shop in Charming, California.

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Who was Rita Roosevelt married to in Sons of Anarchy?

In the FX series Sons of Anarchy, Rita Roosevelt was the spouse of Eli Roosevelt. The character of Rita was brought to life by Merle Dandridge, a Japanese actress.

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Season 4

Previously it is shown that Rita became acquaintances with Gemma Morrow when Gemma enters her shop, she asks about a certain flower that Gemma owns, asking some facts about the plant. While talking, Gemma asks Rita if she knows who she is, Rita says yes, and Rita answers with, "I guess that means you know who I am". While they talk, Lincoln Potter is looking at some flowers, as he listens to Rita and Gemma's conversation.

Season 5

In Season 5, she is seen pregnant and kissing her husband, also with her husband kissing her stomach, before going home while at Eli's office in the police station.

A few episodes later, Rita is at home, reading a book. Rita hears a noise, grabs a gun from the drawer and threatens the intruders, yelling she has a gun, and has just called 911. As Rita approaches the door, three intruders burst through the door, Rita fires a shot of her gun, missing but hitting the wall. In the struggle, Rita scratches one of the intruders, then accidentally shoots herself in the stomach. The intruders rush out of the home in a hurry, to risk being caught.

Rita is next seen in the hospital, where she dies due to her injuries. With her death, her unborn baby also dies, infuriating Eli and causing him to work with SAMCRO to find Rita's killers.

Appearances

Season 4 appearances
"Out"	"Booster"	"Dorylus"	"Una Venta"	"Brick"
"With An X"	"Fruit For The Crows"	"Family Recipe"	"Kiss"	"Hands"
"Call of Duty"	"Burnt and Purged Away"	"To Be, Act 1"	"To Be, Act 2"

Season 5 appearances
"Sovereign"	"Authority Vested"	"Laying Pipe"	"Stolen Huffy"	"Orca Shrugged"
"Small World"	"Toad's Wild Ride"	"Ablation"	"Andare Pescare"	"Crucifixed"
"To Thine Own Self"	"Darthy"	"J'ai Obtenu Cette"