Lynn Redgrave, the famous British actress has died at the age of sixty seven. The member of the Redgrave dynasty passed away after battling with breast cancer for seven years. Redgrave's publicist Rick Miramontez said that her son Ben and daughters P
LYNN REDGRAVE, the famous British actress has died at the age of sixty seven. The member of the Redgrave dynasty passed away after battling with breast cancer for seven years.Redgrave's publicist Rick Miramontez said that her son Ben and daughters Pema and Annabel were with her at the time of death in Connecticut on Sunday. She was first treated for breast cancer in 2003.
Lynn is the third member of the Redgrave acting dynasty to have died in the past year. Her death comes a year after her niece Natasha Richardson died from head injuries from a skiing accident and just a month after the death of her older brother, Corin Redgrave who was also a very versatile actor.
The actress was nominated for two Oscars, once for best actress in Georgy Girl and later for best supporting actress in Gods and Monsters. Her stage credits include her one woman play called Shakespeare For My Father, Mrs Warren's Profession and The Constant Wife, all of which received Tony nominations. She recently appeared in TV shows including Ugly Betty, Law & Order and Desperate Housewives.
Vanessa Redgrave mourned the death of her sister. She said that she has had a wrenching couple of years losing both siblings and her daughter who died an year back.