Cara Williams has sadly passed away at the age of 96. She was one of the last remaining actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The star was best known for her Oscar-nominated performance in The Defiant Ones in 1958.
Her death was confirmed by her daughter Justine Jagoda and her great-nephew Richard Potter.
In a statement to Variety, Justine said: “Not only was she a sparkling actress with impeccable comedic timing, she was also funny, over-the-top, warm-hearted and loving.
“She could make anyone laugh and smile if they had a bad day.
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Alongside her later film roles in Never Steal Anything Small and The Man From the Diners’ Club, she also worked in television.
Williams earned an Emmy nomination for her lead performance as Gladys in CBS’ Pete and Gladys, the network’s spin-off of its 1950’s sitcom December Bride.
She went on to star in her own series The Cara Williams Show, alongside Frank Aletter, but by the 1980s she stepped away from acting altogether.