Actresses who died on May 8

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on May 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1967 Barbara Payton

  Barbara Payton was an American film actress best known for her roles in crime and noir films during the 1940s and 1950s. Though her career started promisingly in Hollywood, her personal life and struggles with addiction led to a highly publicized decline. [bio]

• 2013 Jeanne Cooper

  Jeanne Cooper was a renowned American actress best known for her long-running role as Katherine Chancellor on the daytime soap opera 'The Young and the Restless.' Her career spanned over six decades, making her one of the most respected figures in American television. [bio]