VETERAN ACTOR

Who was Louise Fletcher and what was her cause of death?

LOUISE Fletcher was one of the few actresses who performed consistently over several years from 1955 to 2017.

Before she passed away in 2022, her final role was in the 2017 Netflix series, Girlboss.

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Louise Fletcher attends the 2011 Chiller Theatre Expo at the Hilton Parsippany on October 29, 2011, in Parsippany, New Jersey

Who was Louise Fletcher?

Louise Fletcher was born on July 22, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Louise was a veteran actress who was popularly known for her role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, where she starred as Nurse Ratched in 1975.

She was also well known for featuring prominently in the hit television series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where she starred as the Bajoran religious leader, Kai Winn Adami, which aired between 1993 and 1999.

Furthermore, she starred in the 1999 movie, Cruel Intentions.

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She featured in other movies over the years, however, her final role was in the 2017 Netflix series, Girlboss, where she starred as Rosie.

As a result of her stellar performances, she has won several awards including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

What was her cause of death?

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Louise Fletcher passed away on September 23, 2022, at her home in Montdurausse, France.

She died of natural causes after surviving two bouts of breast cancer, her son Andrew Bick told The Hollywood Reporter.

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Her family was said to be with her at the time of her death.

No official cause of death has been given as of the time of writing.

Louise Fletcher at the 48th Academy Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Was Louise Fletcher married?

As of the time of her death, Louise Fletcher was not married.

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Nevertheless, she was married to veteran film producer, Jerry Bick, in 1960.

However, they divorced in 1977.

Louise Fletcher had two children -  John Dashiell Bick and Andrew Wilson Bick.

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