American actresses died in Firearm
Here are 5 famous actresses from United States of America died in Firearm:
Nicole duFresne
Nicole duFresne (January 5, 1977 United States of America-January 27, 2005) was an American actor.
She was born in New York City and attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. duFresne appeared in several independent films, including "Kalamazoo?," "A Jersey Christmas," and "A Wake in Providence." She was also a voice-over artist and had credits on several national commercials. tragically, duFresne was fatally shot during an attempted robbery outside a bar in Manhattan in 2005, at the age of 28. Her death sparked a national conversation on gun control and safety in urban areas.
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Judith Barsi
Judith Barsi (June 6, 1978 Los Angeles-July 25, 1988 Canoga Park) also known as Judith Eva Barsi, Little one or Judy was an American actor and voice actor.
She began her career in the late 70s, appearing in TV shows such as "Fantasy Island" and "Love, American Style". It was her bright voice and talent for voiceover work that brought her the most success in her short life. She lent her voice to many popular cartoons, including "The Land Before Time" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven". Despite her young age, Judith was known for her professionalism and ability to deliver lines with emotion and depth. Tragically, she was killed at the age of 10 by her father, who also killed her mother before turning the gun on himself. Her death sparked a reevaluation of child labor laws in the entertainment industry, as her parents had exploited her talents and financial success for their own gain. Today, Judith is remembered as a talented young actor and a tragic victim of child abuse.
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Jenny Maxwell
Jenny Maxwell (September 3, 1941 New York City-June 10, 1981 Beverly Hills) a.k.a. Jennifer Helene Maxwell was an American actor. She had one child, Brian Rapp.
Jenny Maxwell began her acting career in Hollywood in the late 1950s and had a number of small roles in TV shows and movies, including “This Rebel Breed,” “Hawaiian Eye,” and “My Sister Eileen.” However, her breakout role came in 1959 when she played Lucy in the movie “Blue Denim.” She received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the 1960s, she appeared in several popular TV shows such as “Perry Mason,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” and “Gunsmoke.” Unfortunately, her career was cut short in 1981 when she was tragically murdered in her Beverly Hills home at the age of 39.
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Tara Correa-McMullen
Tara Correa-McMullen (May 24, 1989 Westminster-October 21, 2005 Inglewood) also known as Shalvah McMullen was an American actor.
She began her career at the age of 12 with a role in the TV series "Judging Amy" and received critical acclaim for her performance in the 2005 film "Rebound" alongside Martin Lawrence. Sadly, Correa-McMullen's promising career was cut short when she was fatally shot at the age of 16 while sitting in a parked car in Inglewood, California. Her death inspired her mother to start a non-profit organization, The Tara Project, which aims to provide resources and support for at-risk youth in the Los Angeles area.
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Mary Kay Bergman
Mary Kay Bergman (June 5, 1961 Los Angeles-November 11, 1999 Venice) also known as Shelley Marsh, Stan's Sister, Sharon Marsh, Sheila Broflovski, Wendy Testaburger, Liane Cartman, Ms. McCormick, Shannen Cassidy, Mary-Kay Bergman, Mark Kay Bergman or Shannon Cassidy was an American voice actor, teacher, actor and comedian.
Bergman was known for providing voiceover work for numerous popular animated series, such as "South Park," "The Simpsons," "Hey Arnold!," "The Fairly OddParents," and "Extreme Ghostbusters." She was highly regarded for her ability to perform various accents and impersonations, which earned her roles in video games and commercial advertisements as well. Bergman was a graduate of UCLA and later went on to teach voice acting at the university. Despite her success, Bergman struggled with depression and tragically took her own life in 1999 at the age of 38. Her death sent shockwaves through the voice acting community and led to increased awareness of mental health issues in the entertainment industry.
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