Actresses who died on May 28

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on May 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1995 Jean Muir

  Jean Muir was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in many films and later worked on television before her career was notably affected during the Hollywood blacklist era. [bio]

• 2003 Martha Scott

  Martha Scott was an American actress best known for her work in film, television, and stage, particularly her role as Emily Webb in the original Broadway production and 1940 film adaptation of 'Our Town.' [bio]

• 2018 Cornelia Frances

  Cornelia Frances was an English-Australian actress best known for her performances in Australian television soap operas, particularly 'Home and Away' and 'The Young Doctors.' She was also known for hosting the Australian version of the game show 'The Weakest Link.' [bio]