Actress Joanna Pettet Dies at 83, Reunited with Son

Joanna Pettet, an actress celebrated for her role in the 1966 drama 'The Group,' has passed away at the age of 83. Her death was publicly announced on social media by a friend, who shared that Pettet died on the anniversary of her son Damien Zachary Cord's passing.

Pettet portrayed Kay in 'The Group,' a film alongside Candice Bergen and Jessica Walter. The following year, she appeared as Mata Bond in the James Bond parody 'Casino Royale.' Her extensive television credits include roles in 'Route 77,' 'Charlie's Angels,' and 'Knots Landing.'

Born in London in 1942, Pettet moved to New York at 16 to pursue acting. She was married to actor Alex Cord and had associations with other notable figures. Pettet was also notably present for a lunch with Sharon Tate on the day of the infamous 1969 murders.