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Hollywood Royalty and Husband Die Tragically
18 Jun
Summary
- Judith Wyler Sheldon, daughter of director William Wyler, died at 84.
- She and her husband Wylie were found unresponsive in a car.
- Judith was a passionate advocate for silent film preservation.
The arts community is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Judith Wyler Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86. They were discovered unresponsive in a car parked alongside a Californian interstate on Monday, June 15, approximately 5:46pm. Authorities attempted life-saving measures, but both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of death remains unknown, and investigators have not indicated foul play. Judith, the daughter of famed director William Wyler and actress Margaret Tallichet, carved out her own significant legacy. She was a passionate advocate for silent film preservation and a beloved figure in San Francisco's cultural community.
While she had brief acting credits in the 1950s, Judith dedicated most of her life to promoting early cinema. Alongside her husband of nearly 60 years, she was a devoted philanthropist and patron of the arts, notably serving on the board of The San Francisco Silent Film Festival.
