RIP Shelly Winters (1920-2006)

Actress Shelley Winters passed away early this morning, due to complications from a heart attack, she had last month. The Hollywood legend was 85 years old.

As a child of the 70's, I will never forget her as Belle Rosen in the original version of The Poseidon Adventure--a disaster movie that defined the genre. She won one of her 2 Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in the landmark film A Patch of Blue. I always liked her no nonsense and very outspoken view of Tinseltown. Winters allowed both her brassy and vulnerable sides to come through on a dime. In the 90's she had a recurring role as Nana Mary on the sitcom Roseanne and she was perfect. Ms. Winters will be missed but far from forgotten.

For more about her life, and stellar career, click here