Actresses who died on October 19

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on October 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2006 Phyllis Kirk

  Phyllis Kirk was an American actress best known for her roles in film noirs and classic television, most notably as Nora Charles in the TV series 'The Thin Man' and as the female lead in the 1953 horror classic 'House of Wax.' [bio]

• 2014 Lynda Bellingham

  Lynda Bellingham was an English actress, broadcaster, and author, best known for her roles on British television, particularly as the 'OXO Mum' in the long-running series of OXO commercials, as well as her appearances on 'All Creatures Great and Small' and the panel show 'Loose Women.' [bio]