Samantha Eggar, who was best known for roles in The Collector and Dr Dolittle has died at the age of 86 after struggling with illness for five years, her daughter has announced
Oscar nominated actress Samantha Eggar has died at the age of 86.
The actress died at her home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. The news was announced by her daughter Jenna Stern, who has followed in her mother’s footsteps by stepping into the acting world.
Samantha had struggled with illness over the past five years but “lived a long, fabulous life”, Jenna said of her mother.