Canadian actresses who died due to Structure fire
Here are 1 famous actresses from Canada died in Structure fire:
Susan Wright
Susan Wright (October 22, 1947 Calgary-December 29, 1991 Stratford) was a Canadian actor.
Wright began her career as a stage actress, performing in numerous classic plays in the Stratford Festival of Canada from the 1960s to the 1980s. She also appeared in several television series, including "Road to Avonlea" and "Due South". Wright received several accolades throughout her career, including the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her role in the TV series "Street Legal". However, she is perhaps best known for her role as the character of Madame X in the cult classic film "Scanners". In addition to her acting work, Wright was also a dedicated activist, advocating for the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community. She passed away in 1991 at the age of 44 due to cancer.
Wright was born to a journalist father and a homemaker mother in Calgary and grew up in the city's Crescent Heights neighborhood. She attended the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, where she studied acting, and graduated in 1968. After graduation, Wright moved to Stratford, Ontario where she became a member of the Stratford Festival Company. During her time at the Festival, she performed in Shakespearean plays and other classics, such as "Pygmalion" and "The Crucible."
In addition to her work on stage, Wright appeared in a number of notable films throughout her career, including "The Changeling" and "In Praise of Older Women". She also directed a play, "Harlem Duet", which was staged in Toronto in 1997.
Wright was a passionate activist who was dedicated to advocating for the rights of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In the 1980s, she worked as a volunteer at a shelter for battered women in Stratford. She was also involved with the Canadian AIDS Society and was an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
At the time of her death, Wright was survived by her husband, Don Travers, and their daughter, Martha Travers. She is remembered by colleagues and fans alike as a talented actor and a caring and compassionate person who worked tirelessly to fight for the rights of marginalized communities.