Award-winning TV and film actress Barbara Rush passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of talent and grace. Throughout her illustrious career, Rush captivated audiences with her captivating performances in both television and film.
Rush's career spanned over six decades, during which she earned numerous accolades for her work. She won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer in 1954 and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the TV series "Peyton Place." Her versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between dramatic roles and comedic performances, showcasing her range as a performer.
Barbara Rush, the supremely poised actress who rose to fame with supporting roles in 1950s films like “Magnificent Obsession” and “The Young Lions,” died on Sunday at her home in Westlake Village, Calif., in Los Angeles County. She was 97.
The death, in a senior care facility, was confirmed by her daughter, Claudia Cowan.
Rush went on to appear in a wide range of films. She starred opposite Rock Hudson in “Captain Lightfoot” and in Douglas Sirk’s acclaimed remake of “Magnificent Obsession,” Audie Murphy in “World in My Corner” and Richard Carlson in the 3-D science-fiction classic “It Came From Outer Space,” for which she received a Golden Globe for most promising newcomer.
Other film credits included the Nicholas Ray classic “Bigger Than Life”; “The Young Lions,” with Marlon Brando, Dean Martin and Montgomery Clift and “The Young Philadelphians” with Newman. She made two films with Sinatra, “Come Blow Your Horn” and the Rat Pack spoof “Robin and the Seven Hoods,” which also featured Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Rush rose to fame with 1951's "It Came from Outer Space," for which she won a Golden Globe for most promising female newcomer.
Her other film credits include "Magnificent Obsession" (1954), "The Young Philadelphians" (1959) and "Come Blow Your Horn" (1963). She starred alongside actors such as Paul Newman, Dean Martin, Rock Hudson and Frank Sinatra.
Later in her career she starred in 60s soap opera "Peyton Place" and had a recurring role on "7th Heaven."
Her passing marks the end of an era in Hollywood, but Barbara Rush's legacy will live on through the timeless performances she left behind. She will be remembered as a true pioneer in the entertainment industry who paved the way for future generations of actors to come. Rest in peace, Barbara Rush.
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