Canadian actresses who deceased in 2002
Here are 2 famous actresses from Canada died in 2002:
Carmen Silvera
Carmen Silvera (June 2, 1922 Toronto-August 3, 2002 Denville Hall) a.k.a. Carmen Blanche Silvera was a Canadian actor.
Silvera is best known for her role as Edith Artois in the British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, which ran from 1982 to 1992. Before her successful turn in 'Allo 'Allo!, she had a long career in acting, primarily in the theatre. She made her film debut in the 1948 British film 'Vice Versa'. In the 1950s and 1960s, she appeared in a number of television shows, including 'Hancock's Half Hour', 'The Benny Hill Show', and 'The Avengers'. She also appeared in several West End productions, including 'The Boy Friend' and 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. Silvera retired from acting in the late 1990s due to ill health and passed away in 2002 due to lung cancer.
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Nobu McCarthy
Nobu McCarthy (November 13, 1934 Ottawa-April 6, 2002 Londrina) a.k.a. Nobu Atsumi or Nobu Atsumi McCarthy was a Canadian model, actor and theatre director. She had two children, Marlon McCarthy and Serena McCarthy.
Nobu McCarthy was best known for her role in the film "Karate Kid II". Born to Japanese parents, she spent her early years in Canada before relocating to the US to pursue a career in acting. McCarthy appeared in over 30 films and TV shows throughout her career, including "Soylent Green", "The Mama's and the Papa's: Straight Shooter" and "The Wash".
In addition to her work as an actor, McCarthy was also a renowned theatre director, producing several plays in Los Angeles and serving as artistic director for East-West Players, a prominent Asian-American theatre company. She was a strong advocate for diversity in Hollywood, and worked tirelessly to increase the visibility and opportunity for Asian actors in the industry.
Throughout her life, McCarthy remained a dedicated mother to her two children, and was known for her kind and caring nature. She passed away in 2002 while on a trip to Brazil to visit her daughter.
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