Canadian actresses who died due to Lung cancer
Here are 3 famous actresses from Canada died in Lung cancer:
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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Selma Diamond
Selma Diamond (August 6, 1920 London-May 13, 1985 Los Angeles) was a Canadian actor, screenwriter and comedian.
Starting her career as a comedy writer in the 1950s, Selma Diamond worked on various television shows, including "The Jackie Gleason Show" and "My Little Margie." She later became a frequent guest performer on numerous game shows and variety shows. Diamond is best known for her role as Selma Hacker on the hit television show "Night Court" from 1984 to 1985. Despite battling lung cancer, she continued to perform on the show until her death in 1985. Diamond was posthumously nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on "Night Court."
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Gail Gilmore
Gail Gilmore (October 4, 1937 Edmonton-March 2, 2014 Sharon) a.k.a. Gail Gibson, Gail Gerber or Gale Gerber was a Canadian actor and ballet dancer.
Gail Gilmore began her career as a ballet dancer, and eventually transitioned to acting. She appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout her career, including "The Young and the Restless," "Knots Landing," and "The A-Team." In addition to her work in front of the camera, Gilmore was also an accomplished stage actress, appearing in productions of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "The Love Course." Gilmore was known for her versatility as an actress and her dedication to her craft. After retiring from acting, she continued to work in the entertainment industry as a script supervisor and dialogue coach.
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