Piper Laurie, known for her roles in ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks’, has sadly passed away at the age of 91
The Hollywood starlet from the Golden Age had a film and television career that extended over seven decades.
Three-time Academy Award nominee, Piper Laurie, has passed away at the age of 91.
The renowned actor, known for her memorable performances in films such as “Carrie” and “Twin Peaks,” succumbed to old age on Saturday, October 14, as confirmed by her manager, Marion Rosenberg, in a statement to The Associated Press.
Rosenberg paid tribute, stating, “[Laurie] was a superb talent and a wonderful human being.” Born in 1932, Laurie’s illustrious career in Hollywood spanned an impressive seven decades. She delivered acclaimed performances in movies like the 1961 drama “The Hustler,” opposite Paul Newman, the film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Carrie,” and the 1986 romance, “Children of a Lesser God.”
In addition to her notable film roles, each of which garnered her an Oscar nomination, Laurie graced the small screen with appearances in television series like “Matlock,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Frasier,” and “Twin Peaks,” the latter of which earned her two Emmy nominations in the 1990s.
Long considered an icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Laurie made headlines for her brief romance with Ronald Reagan, with whom she co-starred in the 1950 comedy “Louisa.”
Alongside Reagan, Laurie was renowned for her film collaborations with fellow Golden Age actors Rock Hudson, Tony Curtis, and Rory Calhoun. Together, they featured in titles such as “The Golden Blade,” “Johnny Dark,” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” respectively. Despite her success, Laurie took a hiatus from acting for several years in search of “an existence more meaningful for me,” as she explained in a 1990 interview.
During her time away from the spotlight, Laurie relocated to a farmhouse in Woodstock, New York, and tied the knot with film critic Joseph Morgenstern. The couple adopted their daughter, Ann Grace, in 1971. Laurie’s career experienced a resurgence following her portrayal of Margaret White in “Carrie,” earning universal acclaim for her portrayal of the deranged, fanatically religious mother of the titular high schooler.
“Carrie” became a box office hit, sparking a wave of interest in teenage horror films and securing Laurie her second Oscar nomination. With renewed enthusiasm for her Hollywood career, Laurie made appearances in a series of television shows including “Law & Order” and “Will & Grace.”
The actor’s most recent film credit was in the 2018 crime drama “White Boy Rick,” alongside Matthew McConaughey.
