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Piper Laurie, noted for her frightening depiction of the overbearingly religious mother in “Carrie” and playing Paul Newman’s down-in-the-dumps lover in “The Hustler,” has died at the age of 91, according to her management.

Marion Rosenberg, Laurie’s manager, confirmed to CNN that she died early Saturday in Los Angeles. There was no mention of a cause of death.

“One of the finest actresses of her generation and a superb human being,” Rosenberg remarked of Laurie.

Turner Classic Movies, which is part of Warner Brothers Discovery, described Laurie as “one of the most celebrated and formidable actresses of the last half-century.” She was lauded by the network for her “full-blooded performances as flawed, often ferocious women.”

Laurie began her career as a teen starlet in the 1950s, but she took a long break.Critics and colleagues took note: Laurie garnered Oscar nominations for her gripping performances in “The Hustler” (1961) and “Carrie” (1976). Her third nomination was for her portrayal of a repentant mother in “Children of a Lesser God” (1986).

She received two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of a spiteful mill owner on television’s “Twin Peaks.”

In her biography “Learning to Live Out Loud,” Piper Laurie, who was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit in 1932, stated that when she started acting professionally, a manager encouraged her to take on the name Piper Laurie.

At the age of seventeen, Laurie signed a contract with Universal-International, which is now Universal Studios. She acted opposite Ronald Reagan, Tony Curtis, Newman, and Rock Hudson.

Life would not educate me that it was acceptable to struggle for what I desired for a very long time. Even at seventeen, she continued to believe that doing nice deeds and working hard would enough.Laurie said that “every line and moment for the girl seemed like a cartoon” in reference to her debut performance in “Louisa” (1950), playing the teenage daughter of Reagan’s character. She said, “It was a constant struggle on the set, but I kept trying to think of ways to make her real for myself.”

FAQs

1.What distinguishes Piper Laurie’s portrayal in “Carrie” from others?

Because of her capacity to arouse both pity and terror at the same time, Piper Laurie’s performance of Margaret White in “Carrie” stands out. Her subtle acting gives the character and the movie more dimension.

2.What was the difference between Piper Laurie’s role in “Twin Peaks” and “Carrie”?

Piper Laurie’s portrayal of Catherine Martell in “Twin Peaks” stands in sharp contrast to her part in “Carrie.” Margaret White is a more direct opponent, while Catherine is a complex figure full of mystery and intrigue.

3.For her parts in these classic works, did Piper Laurie win any accolades?

Yes, Piper Laurie was recognized with multiple honors and accolades for her work in Twin Peaks and Carrie, including consideration for an Academy Award in the latter.

4.How did she get back?