Irish actresses died at age 71
Here are 2 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died at 71:
Amelia Summerville
Amelia Summerville (October 15, 1862 County Kildare-January 21, 1934 New York City) also known as Amelia Shaw or Amelia M. Shaw was an Irish actor.
She began her career with the Daly Theater company in New York City in the late 1880s. She became known for her performances in Shakespearean plays, including Lady Macbeth and Rosalind. Summerville also toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, performing in many different productions. In addition to her work on stage, Summerville also appeared in several silent films in the late 1910s and early 1920s. She retired from acting in the mid-1920s and passed away in New York City at the age of 71.
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Joan Brosnan Walsh
Joan Brosnan Walsh (June 29, 1938 Greystones-December 21, 2009 Ireland) was an Irish costume designer and actor. She had three children, Helen, Ruth and Ingrid.
She died in motor neuron disease.
Joan Brosnan Walsh was known for her remarkable contribution to the entertainment industry. She started her career as an actor in the 1950s before transitioning to costume designing. Throughout her career, she worked on numerous film and television productions, designing costumes that helped bring the characters to life. Some of the most notable productions she worked on include the 1983 film "Educating Rita" and the popular Irish television drama, "Glenroe."
Joan was highly respected in the industry and was known for her attention to detail and her ability to work closely with actors to bring out the best in their performances. Her work won numerous awards, including an IFTA Award for her costume design on the film "My Left Foot." In recognition of her contributions to the industry, she was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the National University of Ireland.
In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Joan was an avid supporter of charitable causes. She served on the board of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and was a champion of the organization's efforts to raise awareness and funds for research into the disease. Joan was diagnosed with motor neuron disease herself in 2008, and she passed away in 2009.
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