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Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Dallas' Star Priscilla Pointer's Cause of Death Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dallas star Priscilla Pointer died on Monday at the age of 100 from natural causes, said her son. The Context The actress started out on Broadway, before landing roles in television and film. Most notably, Pointer starred as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth on the long-running soap opera Dallas, and she appeared as Mrs. Snell in Stephen King's 1976 horror film Carrie. In the movie, she played the mother of her real-life daughter, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving. Other credits to her name include: Knots Landing, N.Y.P.D., ER, Twilight Zone: The Movie and many more. Pointer wed director Jules Irving in 1947, and they had three children together: Katie Irving, David Irving and Amy Irving. The couple was married until 1979 when he died of a heart attack, and she later went on to marry The Exorcist and Catch Me If You Can actor Robert Symonds. Amy Irving (L) and her mother, Priscilla Pointer (R), attend the after-party for the opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York City. Amy Irving (L) and her mother, Priscilla Pointer (R), attend the after-party for the opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York To Know On Monday, Amy Irving took to Instagram to announce her mother's death. "Priscilla Pointer, May 18th, 1924-April 28th, 2025. Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs," the statement read. "She most definitely will be missed." Pointer died at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut of natural causes, director David Irving confirmed to USA TODAY. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times in 1994, Amy Irving spoke out about about her upbringing. "I can't imagine a more wonderful way of growing up. Instead of using babysitters, Mama would put us in the front row where she could watch us from the stage," the now-71-year-old said. "My father was an amazing artistic director, and the values of the Actor's Workshop were special. It was about the work, not money or fame. Things were very disillusioning when I got out into the real world." Pointer is survived by her three children and her eight grandchildren. What People Are Saying Following news of Pointer's death, both celebrities and fans shared tributes on social media. Fellow Dallas star Victoria Principal wrote via Instagram: "Priscilla Pointer, my favorite TV mama & a wonderful woman, passed away today. My sincere condolences to Amy Irving & all of Priscilla's family. Always a special place in my heart. RIP ❤️🕊️" Conan house band member Jimmy Vivino commented underneath Amy Irving's Instagram announcement: "Sorry for your loss but what a wonderful long life. So beautiful 💙 Obviously the acorn (which didn't fall far from) is now the tree 🙏🏻" Fan Donn Swaby posted on Amy Irving's message: "Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your amazingly talented mother from several films from my childhood. Praying for you and your family." Another fan, Cody Carrera, added: "My condolences to you and your family. She was a force on screen. An absolute talent. What a life well lived and she will be missed. ❤️"
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TV's Dallas stars now as another legend from iconic 80s soap series dies
The series followed an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who owned an independent oil company Ewing Oil as well as the cattle-ranching land of Southfork Dallas was an iconic TV series that aired between 1978 and 1991, quickly becoming a fan-favourite with its ensemble cast. The series followed an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who owned an independent oil company Ewing Oil as well as the cattle-ranching land of Southfork. It originally focused on the marriage of Bobby and Pam Ewing, whose families were enemies. However, as the show went on, JR Ewing became the main focus with his dirty business and many schemes. The series starred the likes of Steve Kanaly, Victoria Principal, Priscilla Presley, Patrick Duffy and Lesley-Anne Down. Most recently, Priscilla Pointer - who played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth - died aged 100, with her family paying tribute in a statement. With the death of Priscilla, we take a look back at the Dallas stars... Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Barnes Wentworth) Priscilla Pointer has died aged 100, her son confirmed this week. The Dallas and Carrie star died "peacefully in her sleep" at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Her family wrote in a touching Instagram post: "Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs. She most definitely will be missed." Priscilla died shortly before another milestone birthday, with the Honeysuckle Rose star was due to turn 101 on May 18 this year. The actress was married twice - first to American director Jules Irving from 1947 until his death in 1979. They shared three children, including director David Irving and Oscar nominee Amy. Priscilla was therefore mother-in-law to Steven Spielberg during his marriage to Amy between 1985 and 1989. She then wed Robert Symonds in 1980 until his death in 2007. Linda Gray (Sue-Ellen) Linda Gray's character, Sue-Ellen, was the long-suffering wife of iconic Larry Hagman's JR Ewing. They were introduced after she won Miss Texas in 1967, which meant she was both gorgeous and feisty. During the show's run, the actress was considered one of television's most gorgeous stars - parallel to Joan Collins in Dynasty. The 84-year-old still looks stunning. Linda is still acting, with the star joining the cast of Amazon Studios drama series, Hand of God, with Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in 2017. In October 2023, it was announced she would feature in Lifetime movie, Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas, which follows five soap opera icons as they reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running former (fictional) series, The Great Lakes. Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing) The Dallas heart-throb was so important to the rating of the show that they brought him back from the dead. But, Patrick Duffy, known to millions as Bobby Ewing, looks a little different from his soap days at the age of 76 years old. Fans knew him with thick black hair but, as time went by, it was only natural for him to rock a different look; slicked back grey locks and a suave look. Patrick is also well known for his role as Frank Lambert in Step by Step, Stephen Logan in The Bold and the Beautiful and in NBC's Welcome to Sweden. Patrick most recently starred in The Family Business in 2024 as Sheriff KD Shrugs A practising Buddhist, Patrick has been married to wife Carlyn for over four decades before she died in 2017. He has been with Happy Days actress Linda Purl since 2020. Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing) She famously played Pamela Barnes Ewing, who was considered the show's vixen. And, these days, Victoria Principal is just as gorgeous as she was back then. The 75-year-old still boasts impressive skin, glossy brunette locks and a youthful figure, which isn't surprising as she own as skincare company called Principal Secret. She's also the best-selling author of three books about beauty, skin care, and health: The Body Principal (1983), The Beauty Principal (1984), and The Diet Principal (1987). Victoria has stayed away from acting and her last TV appearance was for the Dallas Reunion in 2004. Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs) Best known for his role as Ray Krebbs -the illegitimate son of Texas oil baron Jock Ewing - Steve's character was a loveable rogue. In fact, during the show's run, he was considered a bit of a 'DILF' by viewers. Not least because TV producers often had him shirtless in pre-watershed scenes. When not showing off his Texan tan, he would fully-embrace the cowboy thing by riding horseback in a checked shirt and Stetson. These days, Steve is 79 years old and looks a little different to his character, but still rocks a similar cowboy look. He has been married to his wife, Brent Power, since 1975. Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Famous for marrying the one and only Elvis Presley, Priscilla also found fame by playing Jenna Wade. Back then she sported blonde hair and bewitched a generation of young men who ranked her one of TV's top women. Since leaving the show, her image changed dramatically over the years and she embraced a more Gothic-inspired look. The icon is now 79 years old and still as iconic as ever. She made her panto debut in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in London in 2012 opposite Warwick Davis. She reprised her role as the Wicked Queen in 2014. Priscilla, the biopic focusing on her relationship with Elvis, which was directed by Sofia Coppola, came out in 2023 starring Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny. It was based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll. Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes) As Cliff Barnes on Dallas, Ken Kercheval's on-screen character was based on the late Robert F. Kennedy. However, his alter ego never enjoyed the same sex-symbol status as the famed politician. Instead, his character was often seen drinking whiskey while feeling sorry for himself while failing to compete with JR Ewing. Fortunately, Ken was much more successful and won countless female fans for his sharp-suited appearances on chat shows. The star died aged 83 from pneumonia in April 2019. Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing) Charlene played Lucy Ewing in the hit series which started back in 1978 and was known for her sly ways and romantic plotlines. At a height of just 4'11', she was nicknamed the 'Poison Dwarf' by the late Sir Terry Wogan, due to her antics on screen, as well as her height. Considered a huge sex symbol while on the show, she commanded over £36,000 per episode.
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' Actress And Mother Of Amy Irving Dies At 100
NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Actress Amy Irving and mother Priscilla Pointer attend the after party for the ... More opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by) Priscilla Pointer, who is remembered for her role of Rebecca Wentworth on Dallas, has died. The actress, who was 100, passed away in her sleep on April 29. Pointer joined the cast of Dallas in season four as the estranged mother of Pamela Barnes Ewing (Victoria Principal) and her brother Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval) in season four in 1981. Eventually the family, including daughter Katherine Wentworth (Morgan Brittany), reunited until her character was killed in a mid-air collision while flying in the company jet in 1986. Married American actors Robert Symonds (1926 - 2007) and Priscilla Pointer attend a wrap party for ... More 'Dallas' at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, February 6, 1982. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Born May 18, 1924, in New York City, Priscilla Pointer began her career as a stage actress on Broadway, as well as tours in A Streetcar Named Desire, The Country Wife and The Condemned of Altona. She debuted on television in 1954 in two episodes of syndicated drama The New Adventures of China Smith. Later guest roles included the series N.Y.P.D., Matt Lincoln, The Name of the Game, McCloud, Adam-12, The Rockford Files, Kojak, Cannon, Police Woman and Harry O. Pointer's film resume included Carrie (1976), where she played the onscreen mother of her daughter Amy Irving; The Onion Field (1979), Mommie Dearest (1981), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983); David Lynch's Blue Velvet (1986); and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: and Coyote Moon (1999). She also played the onscreen mother to Amy Irving in Honeysuckle Rose (1980) Los Angeles, CA - 1985: (L-R) Keenan Wynn, Priscilla Pointer appearing in the ABC tv series 'Call to ... More Glory', episode 'JFK'. (Photo by Chic Donchin /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images) In addition to Carrie, she played the onscreen mother to Amy Irving in Honeysuckle Rose (1980) and Carried Away (1996). They were both in the films The Competition in 1980 and Micki & Maude in 1984.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' actress and Amy Irving's mother, dead at 100
Priscilla Pointer — who starred in several films alongside her real-life daughter, actress Amy Irving — has died at the age of 100. The actress, who was known for her role in 'Dallas' and playing Irving's on-screen mom in 'Carrie,' passed away on Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Amy's brother, director David Irving, confirmed the details to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, April 29. Actress Amy Irving and mother Priscilla Pointer. Getty Images The Post reached out to reps for Pointer and Amy. Pointer starred as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, the mom of Victoria Principal's character, Pamela Barnes Ewing, on the legendary '80s soap opera 'Dallas.' Her time on the show ended in 1983 during the sixth season when the family jet her character was riding on collided with another plane while in the air. This is a developing story…
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amy Irving pays tribute to Dallas star mum Priscilla Pointer, dead at 100
Amy Irving has paid tribute to her mother, Priscilla Pointer, who has died at the age of 100. The actor, best known for playing Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, the mother of Victoria Principal's character Pamela Ewing, in the 1980s soap opera Dallas, died on Monday at an assisted living facility. Her son, writer-director David Irving, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, while her daughter, Oscar-nominated actor Amy Irving, paid tribute on Instagram. Alongside a picture of her mother eating a slice of cake while wearing a floral crown, she shared that the late star had died "peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her two adoring husbands and her many dogs. She most definitely will be missed." Pointer enjoyed a major stage, film and TV career for over four decades and was often cast in the role of mother. She played her real-life daughter's mother on screen in the 1976 horror classic Carrie, one of seven films in which the pair acted together. She also portrayed Diane Keaton's mother in Looking for Mr Goodbar in 1977; Sean Penn's mum in The Falcon and the Snowman in 1985; and Kyle MacLachlan's mother in Blue Velvet in 1986.
