Lisa Loring, actress who brought Merlina to life (Wednesday) in the first version of the popular television series Crazy Addams he died at the age of 64reported this Monday The Hollywood Reporter.
Loring died Saturday night at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, from complications of a stroke caused by high blood pressure, her daughter Vanessa Foumberg told the trade magazine.
Best known as the first Merlina Addams in the original version of the television series, she also starred Wednesday in the 1977 made-for-TV movie titled Halloween with the New Addams Family and had a role on the soap opera As the world turns.
She left in peace with her two daughters (Vanessa and Marianne) holding hands, her daughter said after her death.
Laurie Jacobson, an actress very close to Loring, was the first to break the sad news, uploading it to her Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our friend, Lisa Loring. 4 days ago she suffered a massive stroke caused by smoking and high blood pressure. She has been in intensive care for 3 days. Yesterday her family made a difficult decision to take it off and last night he passed away,” the publication said.
“She will be part of the fabric of pop culture and our hearts forever as Merlina Addams. Beautiful, kind, a loving mother, Lisa’s legacy in showbiz is enormous. And legacy to her family and friends: a great number of humor, affection and love that will remain in our memories for a long time. Rest in peace, Lisa. Damn, girl… you were so much fun,” said Jacobson goodbye.
The Series
The ABC network aired the series in the United States, which premiered in 1964.
Though he played the character for just two years, he set the tone for subsequent iterations of the role, which was brought back into popularity by the hit television series merlinwhich is currently broadcast by Netflix and where the role is played by Jenna Ortegawhich recreates a famous dance by Loring.
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