Sex And The City star dies aged 93
Sex And The City star Frances Sternhagen has died aged 93.
The actress is known for her remarkable career, both on the stage and on-screen, with seven Tony Award nominations, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday night.
Her representative, Sarah Fargo, announced the news to CNN on behalf of Sternhagen's family.
“It is with great sadness we share the news that our dear mother, actress Frances Sternhagen, died peacefully of natural causes in New Rochelle, NY, on November 27, 2023 at the age of 93,” she told the publication.
“She is survived by her six children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
“A celebration of her remarkable career and life is planned for mid-January, near her 94th birthday. We continue to be inspired by her love and life.”
Sternhagen's son John Carlin took to Instagram to pay tribute to his late mum on Wednesday.
“Frannie. Mom. Frances Sternhagen,” he began the post, with a series of pictures of the actress throughout her career.
“On Monday night, Nov 27, she died peacefully at her home, a month and a half shy of her 94th birthday. I will post more soon but for now I just want to give thanks for the remarkable gift of an artist and human being that was Frances Sternhagen.
“She was beloved by many. I’m very lucky I was able to call her my mom, my friend, my song and dance partner.
“We were together last week, and we spoke Monday afternoon, said how much we loved and missed one another.
“I was about to board a plane for London when I got the news, and am there now.
“Set to perform some new songs (one of which was inspired by her) this weekend. She always encouraged my writing, and enjoyed my singing. I’ll fly back very early the next day.
“Fly on, Frannie. The curtain goes down on a life so richly, passionately, humbly and generously lived. 🙏🏻❤️.”
Sternhagen played the role of Bunny MacDougal, Trey's overbearing mother in Sex and The City, between 2000-2002.
In the early 1990s she played Cliff Clavin’s mother Esther on Cheers, and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award twice, with the third being for her role as Bunny.
Aside from her work on screen, the actress was also a decorated stage performer, making her debut on broadway in 1955 at just 25-years-old.
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