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TV Star Marcia Burrs Dies at 85
24 Mar
Summary
- Actress Marcia Burrs passed away on Sunday at age 85.
- She appeared in 'Mad Men,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' and 'Grace and Frankie'.
- Her husband, Joe Bures, died in January 2020 at age 83.
Marcia Ann Burrs, an actress with a notable career in television and film, passed away on Sunday. She was 85 years old. Burrs was recognized for her numerous guest appearances on popular shows such as "Mad Men," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Grace and Frankie," contributing to the entertainment industry over three decades.
Born in Manila, Philippines, Burrs developed her passion for acting early on, participating in school plays and pursuing drama studies. Her early career included work in New York's theater scene, commercials, and soap operas before she eventually relocated to California to further her Hollywood career.
Burrs shared 52 years of marriage with her husband, Joe Bures, who was a business executive at NBC for two decades. He passed away in January 2020 at the age of 83. The couple met in New York and shared a love for golf, a pastime that became a significant part of their relationship and family activities.
Family members recall their Sundays as a joyful routine of church, golf, and lasagna. Burrs is survived by her daughters, Jennifer and Diana, her sons-in-law, grandsons, and siblings. A private family service is scheduled for Friday at Salisbury National Cemetery in North Carolina.
