Irish actresses died in 2003
Here are 2 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 2003:
Constance Smith
Constance Smith (January 22, 1928 Limerick-June 30, 2003 Islington) also known as Connie or Smith was an Irish actor.
She began her career in acting in the late 1940s and appeared in several films including "Circle of Danger" and "The Battle of the River Plate." She gained international recognition for her role in the film "The Criminal" in 1960, which was directed by Joseph Losey.
Smith also had a successful career in theatre, starring in several productions including Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" and the musical "Pal Joey."
Later in life, she became a Christian missionary and spent much of her time working in India and Africa. Smith also wrote a book about her experiences titled "One Hand to the Plow."
She died in 2003 at the age of 75 from cancer.
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Pauline Flanagan
Pauline Flanagan (June 29, 1925 County Sligo-June 28, 2003 Ridgewood) was an Irish actor.
Flanagan began her acting career on the Dublin stage, where she met her future husband Harry Towb. She later moved to London and appeared in various television and theater productions.
Flanagan is perhaps best known for her role as Molly Bloom in the one-woman show "Molly" which she performed for several years on stages around the world. She also had roles in several films, including "Far and Away" and "My Left Foot."
Flanagan was awarded the Irish Film & Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, shortly before her death.
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