Filipino actresses who deceased at age 76
Here are 1 famous actresses from Philippines died at 76:
Brenda Marshall
Brenda Marshall (September 29, 1915 Negros-July 30, 1992 Palm Springs) also known as Ardis Ankerson Gaines, Ardis Ankerson, Mrs. William Holden or Mrs. Richard Gaines was a Filipino actor. She had three children, Virginia Holden, Peter Westfield Holden and Scott Porter Holden.
She died as a result of laryngeal cancer.
Brenda Marshall was born in Negros, Philippines as Ardis Ankerson. She relocated to the United States as a child after her parents' separation. Marshall began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in minor roles in stage productions before transitioning to films. Throughout the 1940s, she starred in numerous films, including "The Sea Hawk" and "The Constant Nymph."
She also appeared in some notable films alongside top actors such as Humphrey Bogart and Errol Flynn. Marshall's last credited role was in the film "Footsteps" in 1972. Outside of her acting career, Brenda Marshall was also known for her high-profile marriages to actors William Holden and Richard Gaines.
After her acting career, Marshall focused on philanthropic work, supporting a number of charitable organizations, including the Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs. She died at the age of 76 due to complications from laryngeal cancer.
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