Irish actresses died at age 79
Here are 2 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died at 79:
Maureen Potter
Maureen Potter (January 3, 1925 Dublin-April 7, 2004 Clontarf, Dublin) also known as Maria Philomena Potter was an Irish singer, comedian and actor.
She was born in Fairview, Dublin and began her career at the age of 16 by performing in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre. Potter became a well-known face on Irish television and radio, and she performed on stage for over six decades. She was particularly well-known for her comedy performances, and her roles in popular Irish television shows such as 'Hall's Pictorial Weekly' and 'The Riordans'. Potter received numerous awards and accolades during her career, including an honorary doctorate from Trinity College Dublin in 1993. She was also deeply involved in charity work, particularly with the Irish Cancer Society. Potter passed away in 2004 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy as one of Ireland's most beloved and iconic performers.
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Moyna Macgill
Moyna Macgill (December 10, 1895 Belfast-November 25, 1975 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Charlotte Lillian McIldowie, Moyna Magill, Moyna MacGill or Moyna McGill was an Irish actor. She had four children, Angela Lansbury, Isolde Denham, Edgar Lansbury and Bruce Lansbury.
She died caused by laryngeal cancer.
Moyna Macgill began her acting career in the United Kingdom, working in both film and theatre. In the 1930s, she moved to the United States and continued her acting career. She appeared in more than 70 films, including "The Picture of Dorian Gray," "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Macgill was also a well-known stage actor, performing in productions on Broadway and in London's West End.
Along with her acting career, Macgill was also an active member of the Screen Actors Guild, and was involved in the fight for fair pay and better working conditions for actors. She also wrote a memoir, "If This Was Happiness," which was published posthumously.
Macgill's daughter, Angela Lansbury, followed in her mother's footsteps and became a successful actor in her own right, known for her roles in "Murder, She Wrote" and "Beauty and the Beast."
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