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Leslie Parrish, Li'l Abner Star, Dies at 90
23 Aug
Summary
- Actress Leslie Parrish, known for 'Li'l Abner' and 'The Manchurian Candidate,' died at 90.
- She was an associate producer for 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' and married its author.
- Parrish was also a passionate anti-war activist and conservationist.
Actress Leslie Parrish, celebrated for her role as Daisy Mae in the film Li'l Abner and her memorable appearance in The Manchurian Candidate, died late last year at the age of 90.
Parrish's early career included roles in films such as For Love or Money and Three on a Couch, alongside notable television guest spots on Star Trek and Batman.
She later served as an associate producer for Jonathan Livingston Seagull, marrying its author, Richard Bach, and becoming an inspiration for his subsequent books.
Beyond her acting, Parrish was a fervent anti-war activist. She participated in peace marches, helped organize events to raise funds for the peace movement, and was instrumental in launching a precursor to C-SPAN.
Parrish and Bach also made significant contributions to conservation, donating land that now protects 168 acres of forest and wildlife habitat on Orcas Island, a legacy she described as one of her proudest accomplishments.
