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Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).
Piper Laurie was a versatile actress who starred in films, TV shows and theater. She was nominated for three Oscars, won an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and appeared in classics like The Hustler, Carrie and Twin Peaks.
Oct 14, 2023 · Piper Laurie, who escaped the 1950s Hollywood starlet-making machinery to become a respected actress with three Oscar nominations and an Emmy Award, died on Saturday at a nursing facility in Los...
Piper Laurie was a three-time Oscar nominee and a versatile actress who appeared in films, TV and theater. She was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, had a one-night stand with Mel Gibson, and lost her virginity to Ronald Reagan.
Oct 14, 2023 · Piper Laurie, who excelled in roles fragile and fierce, dies at 91. The actress played Paul Newman’s disabled girlfriend in ‘The Hustler’ and Sissy Spacek’s religiously fanatical mother in...
Oct 14, 2023 · The strong-willed, versatile actor passed away on Saturday, according to her manager. She left Hollywood in 1955 to pursue a more meaningful life, but returned to act in acclaimed roles on film, TV and stage.
US actress Piper Laurie - best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said.
