Canadian actresses who deceased at age 62
Here are 2 famous actresses from Canada died at 62:
Kate Reid
Kate Reid (November 4, 1930 London-March 27, 1993 Stratford) a.k.a. Kate Daphne Reid, Daphne Katherine Reid, Daphne Kate Reid or Kate Ried was a Canadian actor. Her child is called Rupert Reid.
She died caused by brain cancer.
Kate Reid was an accomplished stage and screen actress, who had a career spanning over four decades. She was born and raised in London, England, but later moved to Canada in the 1950s. Reid began her acting career in the Canadian theatre scene, where she quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actor.
In the early 1960s, Reid moved to New York City where she made her Broadway debut in the play "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" which earned her a Tony Award nomination. She then went on to appear in numerous plays and films, including "The Andromeda Strain", "A Delicate Balance", and "Lion in Winter". Reid was also a regular on the television series "Dallas" where she played the character of Jenna Wade.
Despite her success in North America, Reid continued to work in European theatre, often returning to London to perform in West End productions. In addition to her acting career, Reid was a committed activist, supporting causes such as women's rights and advocating for the protection of the environment.
Reid passed away in 1993 at the age of 62, after a battle with brain cancer. Her legacy lives on through her numerous performances on stage and screen, which continue to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.
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Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour (March 24, 1893 Hamilton-January 30, 1956 New York City) was a Canadian actor.
Born as Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg, she adopted the stage name Jane Seymour in 1972 to avoid confusion with another actor. She began her career in British films in the 1960s before moving to Hollywood in the 1970s. Seymour's breakout role came in 1973 with the James Bond film "Live and Let Die", in which she played Solitaire. She went on to star in numerous films, including "Somewhere in Time" and "Wedding Crashers".
Seymour also had a successful television career, starring in the miniseries "War and Remembrance" and the medical drama "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman", which earned her a Golden Globe in 1996. In addition to her acting work, she is an accomplished philanthropist, serving as an ambassador for Childhelp, a nonprofit organization focused on helping abused and neglected children. Seymour has been married four times and has four children.
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