Jessica Walter dead at 80: Emmy-winning Arrested Development actress passes away in her sleep after storied six decade career
Jessica Walter, best known for her work on Arrested Development, has died at 80 after a career that spanned six decades.
The actress passed away in her sleep at her home in New York City on Wednesday, March 24.
Her daughter Brooke Bowman confirmed the news as she said in a statement: ‘It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica.
Sad news: Jessica Walter(seen in May 2018), best known for her work on Arrested Development, has died at 80 after a career that spanned six decades
Signature role: She starred as Lucille Bluth on all five seasons of the sitcom
‘A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off.
‘While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.’
Her signature role was starring as Lucille Bluth in critically-acclaimed series Arrested Development throughout all five seasons.
The sitcom aired on Fox for the first three seasons from 2003 to 2005 before being revived on Netflix in 2018.
Though she may be best known for her work on Arrested Development, she earned her Primetime Emmy Award in 1975 for her role in Amy Prentis.