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Famous actresses died as a result of Progressive supranuclear palsy

Here are 1 famous actresses from the world died in Progressive supranuclear palsy:

Phyllis Frelich

Phyllis Frelich (February 29, 1944 Devils Lake-April 10, 2014 Temple City) was an American actor.

She was born deaf, and was a prominent member of the deaf community. In 1980, she won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in "Children of a Lesser God," becoming the first deaf actor to win a Tony. She also appeared in several television shows and films throughout her career, including "Hill Street Blues" and "Love is Never Silent." Frelich was also a passionate advocate for deaf actors and sign language in theatre and film, and co-founded the National Theatre of the Deaf.

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