Canadian actresses who deceased in 1991
Here are 2 famous actresses from Canada died in 1991:
Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst (June 3, 1924 Montreal-August 22, 1991 South Salem) also known as Colleen Rose Dewhurst was a Canadian actor and voice actor. She had two children, Campbell Scott and Alexander R. Scott.
Dewhurst had an illustrious career in both film and stage acting. She won four Tony Awards for her work on Broadway, including her portrayal of Eugene O'Neill's wife in "A Moon for the Misbegotten." In addition, she won two Emmy Awards for her performances on television, including her role in the miniseries "Anne of Green Gables."
Dewhurst was also a talented voice actor, lending her voice to numerous animated films and television shows. She voiced Marilla Cuthbert in the aforementioned "Anne of Green Gables" as well as Disney's "The Fox and the Hound."
Throughout her career, Dewhurst was known for her commanding presence and strong, no-nonsense characters. She passed away in 1991 at the age of 67 due to cervical cancer.
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June Storey
June Storey (April 20, 1918 Toronto-December 18, 1991 Vista) also known as Mary June Storey was a Canadian actor and registered nurse. She had two children, Eric Bohling and Marina Ostreyko.
During her career in Hollywood, June Storey appeared in more than 45 films, including "Charlie Chan at the Opera" (1936), "My Friend Flicka" (1943), and "The Gunfighter" (1950). She also acted in a number of B-westerns, opposite actors such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. In addition to her acting career, Storey was a registered nurse and served as a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. After retiring from acting in the 1950s, she focused on raising her family and later became involved in community volunteer work. Storey passed away in 1991 at the age of 73.
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