Canadian actresses who deceased in 2003
Here are 4 famous actresses from Canada died in 2003:
Jaclyn Linetsky
Jaclyn Linetsky (January 8, 1986 Montreal-September 8, 2003 Saint-Césaire, Quebec) also known as Jaclyn Michelle Linetsky was a Canadian actor.
Linetsky rose to prominence at a young age, with her breakthrough role being that of Megan O'Connor in the popular Canadian children's television series "15/Love". She also appeared in several other television shows and movies, including "Arthur", "The Little Lulu Show", and "Caillou". In addition to her acting career, Linetsky was also a talented singer and was pursuing a music career at the time of her tragic death in a car accident at the age of 17. Linetsky's death was mourned by her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, and her legacy continues to be remembered by those who were touched by her talent and spirit.
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Erin Fleming
Erin Fleming (August 13, 1941 Temiskaming Shores-April 15, 2003 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Marilyn Fleming was a Canadian actor.
She studied acting in Toronto and began her career in Canadian theatre before moving to California in the 1970s. She appeared in several TV shows including "The Twilight Zone," "Mission: Impossible," and "The Rockford Files," and films such as "The Only Way Home" and "Keepin' It Real: The Adventures of Greg Walloch." Fleming was known for her versatility and range as an actress, and was also a talented acting coach and mentor to many young performers in Los Angeles. She died in 2003 at the age of 61 after a battle with cancer.
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Suzanne Cloutier
Suzanne Cloutier (July 10, 1923 Ottawa-December 2, 2003 Montreal) also known as Anne Saint Jean was a Canadian actor and television producer. She had three children, Andrea Ustinov, Pavla Ustinov and Igor Ustinov.
Cloutier began her acting career as a teenager, performing on the stage in both Canada and the United States. She eventually made her way to Hollywood, where she appeared in several films, including "All the King's Men" and "The Naked City". However, it was her work in the theatre that she was most celebrated for, particularly her performances in productions of "Romeo and Juliet" and "Othello".
In the 1950s, Cloutier returned to Canada and founded the Shakespearean Festival in Stratford, Ontario, which eventually became one of the most renowned theatre festivals in North America. She also worked as a television producer, helping to create and produce several series for CBC Television.
Throughout her life, Cloutier remained dedicated to the promotion of Canadian theatre and culture, and was awarded several honours for her contributions to the arts, including the Order of Canada.
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Gisele MacKenzie
Gisele MacKenzie (January 10, 1927 Winnipeg-September 5, 2003 Burbank) also known as MacKenzie, Gisele, Gisele Marie-Louise Marguerite LaFleche, Canada's First Lady of Song or The Songbird of Winnipeg was a Canadian singer and actor. Her children are called Mac Shuttleworth, Gigi Downs and Gigi MacKenzie.
Gisele MacKenzie was born to a musically inclined French-Canadian family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She began performing at a young age and got her first big break when she won a competition at the age of 14, earning a spot on a local radio station. From there, she went on to perform on various radio shows and eventually landed a spot on the TV program "Stop the Music" in the 1940s.
MacKenzie's success on "Stop the Music" led to a recording contract and eventually a career in Hollywood. She appeared in several films and TV shows, including "The Bob Crosby Show" and "The George Gobel Show". However, she is perhaps best known for her work on "The Lawrence Welk Show", where she was a regular performer for many years.
In addition to her successful career in entertainment, MacKenzie was also an accomplished businesswoman. She owned a chain of boutiques called "The Gisele Shops" and invested in real estate.
MacKenzie passed away in Burbank, California in 2003 at the age of 76. Her legacy as one of Canada's most beloved voices and an early female pioneer in the entertainment industry lives on to this day.
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