Published 20:14 IST, March 26th 2021
What happened to Jessica Walters? Here's the reason behind the Emmy-nominated star's death
Jessica Walters, known for her roles in films like Play Misty for Me and Grand Prix, passed away on March 24, 2021, at the age of 80. Read on to know more.
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Jessica Walters was an American actor, whose illustrious career in Hollywood spanned over six decades. Jessica Walters' was 80 at time of death in her home in Manhattan, New York. Co-stars and celebrities are pouring in ir heartfelt condolences for Arrested Development actor and here is everything you need to kw about cause of her death.
What happened to Jessica Walters?
According to a report by Hollywood Reporter, Emmy-award-winning actor passed away in her sleep at her New York home on March 24, 2021. Her daughter Brooke Bowman released an official statement after Jessica's death that read, "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to ors through her storytelling both on-screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class, and overall joie de vivre."
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popular American actor was kwn for appearing in films Play Misty for Me, Grand Prix, and Group, her role as Lucille Bluth on sitcom Arrested Development, and providing voice of Malory Archer on FX animated series Archer. Jessica Walters' co-stars from Arrested Development, Jason Bateman, and Tony Hale took to ir official Twitter handles and posted condolences for late star. Hale, who played Lucille's youngest son, Buster, shared a sweet photo of himself with his TV mor in his Twitter post.
Walter also served as 2nd National Vice President of Screen Actors Guild and was an elected member of SAG Board of Directors for over a decade. late star began her acting career in New York by being a part of several Broadway shows including Advice and Consent, Neil Simon’s Rumors, A Severed Head, Nightlife, and Photo Finish, for which she earned Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Walter was a series regular for first half of season one of 90210, provided voice of Fran Sinclair on series Disaurs, and starred as title character of series Amy Prentiss, for which she won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. She is survived by daughter Brooke Bowman, who is SVP Drama Programming at Fox Entertainment, and grandson Micah Heymann.
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20:14 IST, March 26th 2021