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Spacek was greatly affected by the 1967 death of her 18-year-old brother Robbie from leukemia, which she has called "the defining event of my whole life." [11] She has said the tragedy made her fearless in her acting career:
May 10, 2024 · Sissy Spacek, American actress who was known for her ability to convey genuineness in a range of critically admired roles. Her notable movies included Carrie (1976); Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which she won an Oscar; and In the Bedroom (2001). Read more about Spacek’s life and career.
- Pat Bauer
Apr 2, 2014 · Sissy Spacek is an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'Carrie,' 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' 'In the Bedroom' and 'The Help.'
Decided to skip college after her older brother, Robbie, died at 18 years of age in 1967 from leukemia during her senior year in high school. She decided life was way too short to waste it in four years of college.
- December 25, 1949
1 day ago · Martin Mull, a veteran character actor who appeared in more than a hundred films and television shows, including “Roseanne,” “Veep” and “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died, his ...
1 day ago · Martin Mull, the actor who started with 1970s TV series “Fernwood 2 Night” and went on to appear in "Arrested Development," and "Clue" died Thursday.
Mar 27, 2024 · The central figures are Paul Edgecomb, the compassionate head guard on death row, and John Coffey, who would now be called neurodiverse, and is falsely accused of murdering two girls.
