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‘Sister Act’ actress Lois de Banzie dies at 90
Scottish-born film and television actress, Lois de Banzie, has been reported dead.
The Scottish actress died at the aged of 90.
Daily Mail UK reported that the demise of Banzie, who was best known for playing former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 film version of ‘Annie’, was announced this week in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Lois’ family confirmed that she passed away on April 3 in Greenbrae, California, Los Angeles, adding that ‘her wit and humour will be much missed’.
The cause of death is yet to be disclosed.
Her family wrote in her obituary: ‘Born May 4, 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away April 3, 2021 in Greenbrae, California.
‘Lois was proud to have made a career as an actress on stage, screen, and television.
‘Her most notable stage performance was in Mornings at Seven, for which she received a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award nomination.
‘Among her diverse screen roles were performances in Annie, Dunston Checks In, and Sudden Impact. Her wit and humor will be much missed.’
A star of both stage and screen, the Glasgow-born actress starred in films Addams Family Values, Naked Gun 33 1/3:
The Final Insult, Tootsie and Sudden Impact.
Lois – whose aunt was noted British actress Brenda De Banzie – also starred in Sister Act as Immaculata alongside
Whoopi Goldberg, and had roles in 80s TV classics Who’s the Boss? and Cheers.
Alongside her movie and television appearances, Lois was known for her stage roles, with her most notable performance as Myrtle Brown in Mornings at Seven.
Her other Broadway credits include The Octette Bridge Club, Da, and The Last of Mrs. Lincoln.
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