Legendary 91-year-old actress Piper Laurie has passed away after battling an “illness: for “quite some time”.
Piper Laurie Passes Away At Age 91-Year-Old
TCM is saddened to hear of the loss of the formidable Piper Laurie.
An Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, she gave full-blooded performances as flawed, often ferocious women, in films such as THE HUSTLER and CARRIE.@THR remembers her here: pic.twitter.com/QnAl339oWV
— TCM (@tcm) October 14, 2023
The actress, who played the mom in the horror movie classic “Carrie” passed away at the age of 91.
Laurie’s manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed the news, writing, “A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time.”
The actress first scored an Oscar nomination for her work in 1961’s “The Hustler,” in which she starred opposite Paul Newman. She is known for her most memorable line — “Look, I’ve got troubles and I think maybe you’ve got troubles. Maybe it’d be better if we just leave each other alone.”
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According to the rep, Laurie has “not been well for some time,” and has been battling a long illness. Obviously, at this age, it might be classified as natural causes.
Fans Pay Tribute To Piper Laurie
She was my first onscreen mother and she was celebrated way before we worked together including 3 @TheAcademy Award nominations. I’ll never forget her kind, sweet spirit and fierce talent. RIP Piper Laurie. 🤟🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/iVZqHJpYL5
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) October 14, 2023
Fans immediately paid tribute on social media. One fan wrote on X, “PIPER LAURIE has passed away. We lost one of the great artists of the Golden Age of Hollywood, a wonderful woman. Rest in peace.”
Another said, “Very sad to hear about the passing of Piper Laurie, a true legend in Twin Peaks. Her portrayal of Catherine Martell was iconic and unforgettable. RIP🌲.”
Actress Marlee Matlin wrote, “She was my first onscreen mother and she was celebrated way before we worked together including 3 @TheAcademy Award nominations. I’ll never forget her kind, sweet spirit and fierce talent. RIP Piper Laurie. 🤟🏻❤️.”
Laurie is known for her role in “Carrie”, which is described as, “Summaries. Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.”.
