Anne Whitfield, known for her role in the Christmas classic. white Christmas and numerous television appearances, has died at the age of 85. Whitfield died on February 7 at a hospital in Yakima, Washington, after an “unexpected accident” during a walk in his neighborhood, his family announced.
“She was a powerhouse in life and we hope her immense positive energy flows to those who had the pleasure of knowing her,” her family wrote.
Anne Whitfield, at the age of 15, had already gained significant experience in radio acting when she landed the role of Susan Waverly in the 1954 Paramount musical. white Christmas. She played the granddaughter of Dean Jagger’s Major General Thomas F. Waverly, known as “The Old Man,” and starred alongside Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in the Michael Curtiz-directed film.
Whitfield enjoyed watching white Christmas with his family on the 70th anniversary of the film’s production last December.
Born on August 27, 1938 in Oxford, Mississippi, Anne Langham Whitfield was raised as an only child. Her father, Richard, served as band and orchestra director at the University of Mississippi, while her mother, Frances, was a college speech and theater instructor. Interestingly, her mother later took on the role of guardian to the children who appeared in The Brady Bunch.
Anne Whitfield landed her ‘White Christmas’ role while still attending high school
Whitfield and his mother moved to Los Angeles. At the age of 7, the young actress landed a stable role as a Holocaust survivor in the soap opera. A man’s family. He also showcased his talent in various radio shows such as The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, Our Miss Brooksand Mr. and Mrs. Blandings.
Following roles in The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952) and Peter Pan (1953), Whitfield landed a role in white Christmas when he was still a student at Hollywood High School.
His resume also includes appearances in films such as 1958. Youth Jungle. She also appeared on classic television shows such as The Donna Reed Show, A step forward, Rawhide, The smoke of the gun, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Bonanza, Peter Gunnand The Six Million Dollar Man.
In the 1970s, Whitfield moved to Washington, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. Parallel to her studies, she held positions in the Washington State Department of Ecology, managed a bed and breakfast, and was active as an advocate and community organizer.
An avid hiker, she loved the outdoors. To commemorate her 85th birthday, she hiked through the Dolomite mountains of the Italian Alps with a friend of hers. Surviving are her children: Julie, Evan and Allison, along with her grandchildren Emery, Luke, Alex, Quinn, Logan, Frances and Aviva. A celebration of her life is planned for March 22.
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