Remembering Cloris Leachman on the 5th Anniversary of her death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Cloris Leachman, 5 Years Later

It has been exactly 5 long years since Cloris Leachman died in Encinitas on January 27, 2021 at the age of 94. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Today, fans of Cloris Leachman (Raising Hope, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Last Picture Show, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Leachman, a cultural icon

Born in Des Moines on April 30, 1926, Cloris Leachman's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Leachman was not just a great actress, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1971 she touched the hearts of millions as Ruth Popper in ‘The Last Picture Show’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.

It's been 5 years since the tragic loss of Cloris Leachman and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Cloris Leachman is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Cloris Leachman.

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