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Acting Legend Maria O'Brien Dies at 75
4 Mar
Summary
- Maria O'Brien, 75, was an acclaimed actress and acting coach.
- She appeared in films and TV shows, acting alongside Hollywood stars.
- O'Brien was a dedicated advocate for Alzheimer's Disease research.
Maria O'Brien, a respected acting coach and performer, died on February 24 at the age of 75. Her career spanned six decades, featuring roles in films like "Smile" and "Protocol," and guest appearances on popular TV series such as "Murder She Wrote" and "Magnum PI."
Born into a family of actors, O'Brien's parents were Oscar-winner Edmund O'Brien and musical comedy star Olga San Juan. She began her second career as an acting coach in the late 1990s, dedicating 15 years to "Days of Our Lives" until her retirement in 2022.
O'Brien was also a fervent advocate for Alzheimer's Disease research. Driven by her father's diagnosis, she played an instrumental role in securing government funding for the cause, even testifying before Congress in 1983.
