Popular American actress Lee Remick was best known for her portrayals of sexy women in peril. She received an Academy Award nomination in the “Best Actress” category for her work in the drama film “Days of Wine and Roses.” She developed an early interest in acting, and at the age of 21, she made her acting debut in the drama film “A Face in the Crowd.”
She rose to fame for playing a rape victim in the crime drama film “Anatomy of a Murder,” which takes place in a courtroom. The film received favorable reviews from critics and received several Academy Award nominations.
In the years that followed, she made many other highly acclaimed film appearances and received an Academy Award nomination for her work in the drama film “Days of Wine and Roses.” She sadly died at the age of 55 from liver and kidney cancer. The Hollywood Walk of Fame awarded him a star just months before his death.
Lee Remick Cause of death
At the age of 87, American singer and actress Lee Remick has died. According to sources, liver cancer was the cause of Lee Remick’s death. Lee Remick, a graceful actress who appeared in a large number of stage productions as well as television and film roles, died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles.
In terms of age, she was 55 years old. According to a family spokesperson, the actress died of cancer after battling the disease for two years. In April, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was erected in his honor during one of his final public appearances.
Ms. Remick, a performer of extraordinary versatility, has played such historical figures as Lady Randolph Churchill and Eleanor Roosevelt as well as such divergent characters as a seductive cheerleader and a tortured alcoholic.
Career
In “A Face in the Crowd” in 1957, Lee Remick made her acting debut. The film, directed by Elia Kazan, was about a drifter who becomes famous after a producer discovers him. She made an appearance in the film “The Long, Hot Summer” the following year, and in “These Thousand Hills” the following year.
She received a Golden Globe nomination that same year for her work in the legal drama film “Anatomy of a Murder.” She made appearances in the films “Wild River” in 1960 and “Sanctuary” in 1961. She played the role of one of the main characters in the suspense thriller “Experiment in Terror” in 1962.
She appeared in the drama film “Days of Wine and Roses” the same year and her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination. For this role, she received nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe.
She became famous for her performance in the Broadway musical “Anyone Can Whistle” in 1964. She received praise for her performance in the drama “Wait Until Dark” two years later. She received a Tony Award nomination for “Best Actress” for the play, which was a huge success.