Jessica Walter

American actress (1941–2021)

Jessica Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress. She played Lucille Bluth in the television sitcom Arrested Development. She also played Tabitha Wilson in the series 90210.[1]

Jessica Walter
Walter at a premiere party for 90210 in 2008
Born(1941-01-31)January 31, 1941
DiedMarch 24, 2021(2021-03-24) (aged 80)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Cause of deathChronic liver disease
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active1962–2021
Notable workEast Side/West Side
Ben Casey
Lilith
The Doctors and the Nurses
The Defenders
Just Shoot Me!
Arrested Development
Archer
Spouse(s)
Ross Bowman
(m. 1966; div. 1978)

(m. 1983; died 2019)
Children1
Parents
  • David Walter (father)
  • Esther Grossier (mother)
RelativesRichard Walter (brother)
AwardsEmmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Signature

Walter received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie. She won that award for playing Amy Prentiss in the police drama television series of the same name.[2]

She was married to Ron Leibman from 1983 until his death in 2019.

Walter was born in Brooklyn, New York.

She died on March 24, 2021 with a Chronic liver disease at her apartment in Manhattan, aged 80.[3]

References

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  1. "Jessica Walter". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved Oct 6, 2016.
  2. "Jessica Walter". IMDB Awards. Retrieved Oct 6, 2016.
  3. Tapp, Tom (25 March 2021). "Jessica Walter Dies: Emmy-Winning 'Arrested Development', 'Archer' Actress Was 80". Deadline. Retrieved 25 March 2021.