Canadian actresses who died due to Dementia
Here are 1 famous actresses from Canada died in Dementia:
Maureen Forrester
Maureen Forrester (July 25, 1930 Montreal-June 16, 2010 Toronto) also known as Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester, Big Mo or Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester, CC OQ was a Canadian actor, voice actor and opera singer. She had five children, Daniel Kash, Linda Kash, Gina Kash, Susan Kash and Paula Kash.
Forrester was known for her contralto voice and performed in opera houses all over the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Covent Garden in London. In 1971, she became the first Canadian opera singer to sing the lead role at the Metropolitan Opera. She also performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and was a regular performer at the Stratford Festival. Forrester received many awards throughout her career, including the Order of Canada and the Order of Quebec. She was also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986. In addition to her successful career in music, Forrester was also an advocate for causes such as the fight against poverty and hunger.
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