Irish actresses died in 1998
Here are 2 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 1998:
Valerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson (April 14, 1917 Larne-November 13, 1998 Westminster) also known as Valerie Babette Louise Hobson or Babette Valerie Louise Hobson was an Irish actor. Her children are called Simon Anthony Clerveaux Havelock-Allan, David Profumo and Mark Havelock-Allan.
Hobson started her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in a variety of British films such as "Werewolf of London" and "The Drum." She gained international recognition for her role in the 1945 film "Great Expectations," directed by David Lean. She also starred in "Kind Hearts and Coronets" in 1949, which is considered one of the greatest British films of all time.
Apart from her successful acting career, Hobson was also known for her high-profile marriages. She married producer Anthony Havelock-Allan in 1946, with whom she had two sons. After their divorce in 1952, she married politician John Profumo in 1963. Hobson's life took a tragic turn when Profumo was involved in a political scandal in 1963, which ultimately led to his resignation from government. Despite this, Hobson stood by him and supported him throughout the scandal.
In addition to acting, Hobson was also a philanthropist and was involved with several charitable organizations throughout her life. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1951 for her services to the British film industry. Hobson passed away in 1998 after battling heart disease for several years.
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan (May 17, 1911 Boyle, County Roscommon-June 23, 1998 Scottsdale) also known as Maureen Paula O'Sullivan or Maureen O'Sullivan Cushing was an Irish actor. Her children are called Mia Farrow, Tisa Farrow, Stephanie Farrow, Michael Damien Farrow, Patrick Joseph Farrow, Prudence Farrow, John Charles Farrow and Patrick Villiers Farrow.
Maureen O'Sullivan began her acting career in London and later moved to Hollywood. She was best known for playing Jane in the Tarzan film series opposite Johnny Weissmuller. She also starred in films such as "The Thin Man" and "Anna Karenina".
Outside of her acting career, O'Sullivan was a devout Catholic and was involved in various charitable causes, including the American Cancer Society. She was married to the Australian writer John Farrow and had eight children, including the actress Mia Farrow.
In her later years, O'Sullivan retired from acting and became a grandmother. She passed away at the age of 87 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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