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Hollywood Legend Ann Blyth Dies at 98
26 Jun
Summary
- Ann Blyth, star of Mildred Pierce, has died at 98.
- She earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
- Blyth had a prolific career in film and on stage.
Golden Age Hollywood actress Ann Blyth, best known for her role in "Mildred Pierce," has passed away at the age of 98. Her death occurred on Wednesday, two months before her 99th birthday, from natural causes.
Blyth began her performing career on radio at six and made her Broadway debut in 1941. While touring with a production, she was discovered and signed by Universal Studios, leading to her film debut in "Chip Off the Old Block" in 1944.
Her breakout performance came in 1945's "Mildred Pierce," where she portrayed the scheming Veda Pierce. This role earned the then 16-year-old Blyth an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout her career, Blyth appeared in notable films such as "Killer McCoy," "Brute Force," and "The Great Caruso." She also graced television screens in "Wagon Train," "The Twilight Zone," and "Murder She Wrote." On stage, she starred in productions of "The King and I" and "The Sound of Music."
Ann Blyth is survived by her five children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James McNulty.
