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Megan Follows' Mother, Stage Legend Dawn Greenhalgh, Dies
13 Nov
Summary
- Canadian actress Dawn Greenhalgh, known for voicing Queen Celeste in Babar, has died at 93.
- She was a founding member of the renowned Stratford Festival and had extensive stage and film work.
- Greenhalgh's daughter is actress Megan Follows, star of Anne of Green Gables.
Dawn Greenhalgh, a distinguished Canadian actress celebrated for her role as the voice of Queen Celeste in the "Babar" animated series, passed away on November 6th at her Toronto home. She was 93 years old.
Greenhalgh began her career on stage, notably as a founding cast member of the Stratford Festival in Ontario. Her theatrical experience extended to New York and London's West End. She also contributed to notable films, including David Cronenberg's "Maps to the Stars" and Sophia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides."
Beyond her extensive stage and film work, Greenhalgh voiced Queen Celeste for five seasons of the "Babar" series from 1989 to 1991, which aired internationally. She reprised the role in the 2010-11 sequel. Her daughter is acclaimed actress Megan Follows, known for her role as Anne Shirley.
Born in Shanghai, China, Greenhalgh and her family endured internment during the Japanese occupation. She later immigrated to Canada, where she became a prominent figure in the nation's performing arts scene. Greenhalgh's legacy includes contributions to theatre, film, and animation.
