Melinda Dillon

[joberg]

Two-time Oscar nominee Melinda Dillon dies at 83... after a legendary career in Hollywood spanning 45 years​

• Melinda Dillon, best known for her starring role in Steven Spielberg ’s 1977 epic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, has passed away at 83
• The star's family confirmed in an obituary that she died on January 9

2023 is not nice with our favorite actors/actresses

 

[edge10]

Loved her in CE3K and A Christmas Story. Sad news.

 

[blewis17]

Loved her in CE3K and A Christmas Story. Sad news.

I am assuming there were some health issues (could have even been some mental decline?) that required her replacement as the Mom in the recent "A Christmas Story Christmas"

 

[edge10]

I am assuming there were some health issues (could have even been some mental decline?) that required her replacement as the Mom in the recent "A Christmas Story Christmas"

My understanding is she had long ago retired from acting. Her last credit appears to be from 2007.

 

[Apollo]

Oh man!

Loved her in all her roles especially “Slap Shot”

Yeah 2023 is taking all the best ones, what a chitty year so far……

 

[Leinads]

Another great artist leaves us much too soon. Wow, her stunning performances gave a sincere authenticity to those relatable and compelling favorite characters. We’ll miss you.