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Ann Blyth, Teen Star of 'Mildred Pierce,' Dead at 98

  • On Wednesday, Oscar-nominated actress Ann Blyth died of natural causes at age 98, according to KABC reporter George Pennacchio, whose report noted her passing came two months before her 99th birthday.
  • Blyth achieved fame portraying Veda Pierce, the scheming daughter of Joan Crawford, in the 1945 classic 'Mildred Pierce,' earning an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress at age 16.
  • Her career spanned more than 70 years across musical theatre, television, and 35 movies, featuring roles in 'The Great Caruso' and television appearances on 'Wagon Train,' 'The Twilight Zone,' and 'Murder, She Wrote.'
  • In 1953, Blyth married Los Angeles obstetrician James McNulty; she is survived by five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
  • A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame commemorates the Golden Age performer, who was active in philanthropy and known for personally answering fan mail throughout her life.
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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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