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She then married the young composer John Williams, who later became famous for Star Wars and many other films. Williams dedicated his First Violin Concerto to her memory (notes to DGG recording 289 471 326–2). During her marriage to Williams, Ruick appeared in few motion pictures.
Divorced from actor Horton in 1956, Barbara married Academy Award-winning composer and Boston Pops conductor John Williams that same year. They had one daughter and two sons. The boys went on to have musical careers of their own; their daughter became a doctor.
- January 1, 1
- Pasadena, California, USA
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- Reno, Nevada, USA
Oct 31, 2016 · John Williams' first wife, actress and singer Barbara Ruick, circa 1956. John Williams, so famous for his award-winning film scores including Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s Lis t, wrote a violin concerto that transcends the personal story behind it. WRTI’s Susan Lewis has more.
Mar 10, 2024 · Williams was previously married to musical actor Barbara Ruick from 1956 through 1974, when Ruick unexpectedly died from a cerebral hemorrhage. Williams and his first wife had three...
Divorced from actor Horton in 1956, Barbara married Academy Award-winning composer and Boston Pops conductor John Williams that same year. They had one daughter and two sons. The boys went on to have musical careers of their own; their daughter became a doctor. She continued to thrive on TV in the late 50s.
- December 23, 1932
- March 3, 1974
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Jul 18, 2018 · The “Carousel” actress, daughter of actors Mel Ruick and Lurene Tuttle, would marry Williams in 1956. (They had three children. Barbara Ruick died from a brain hemorrhage in 1974.)
In March 1974, John Williams’ marriage to Barbara Ruick was abruptly cut short by her unexpected death. In response to this tragic event, Williams composed what is arguably his most intense and personal concert work: the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1974-1976).
