Eileen Ryan.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Eileen Ryan, whose film and television career spanned over 50 years, has died. She was 94.
PEOPLE confirmed Ryan’s death via an emailed release, which revealed that the actress died at her home on Sunday, one week before her birthday.
The oldest of Ryan’s three sons, Michael Penn, also confirmed his mother’s death on social media Monday. He tweeted alongside athrowback photo of Ryan, “We lost mom yesterday 💔.”
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She began her screen career with a role on Goodyear Television Playhouse in 1955, before going on to appear in series likeThe Twilight Zone,Bonanza,Matlockand more.
Ryan’s final role was in 2016’sRules Don’t Apply, which she appeared in alongside a star-studded cast includingWarren Beatty,Lily Collins,Annette Bening,Matthew BroderickandAlden Ehrenreich, the latter of whom played her character’s grandson.
Sean Penn and Eileen Ryan.E. Charbonneau/WireImage
Leo and Ryan met in 1957 during rehearsals for their productionIceman Cometh. The pair moved in together within a week of meeting and married a few months later, according to her obituary.
source: people.com
