Actresses who died on October 2

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on October 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1987 Madeleine Carroll

  Madeleine Carroll was a renowned English actress best known for her leading roles in several classic films of the 1930s and 1940s, most notably Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' She was celebrated for her elegance, beauty, and strong screen presence, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses of her era. [bio]

• 2006 Tamara Dobson

  Tamara Dobson was an American actress and model best known for her starring role as Cleopatra Jones in the blaxploitation films of the 1970s. [bio]