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Samantha Eggar, Oscar-Nominated Actor Known for ‘The Collector’ and ‘The Brood,’ Dies at 86

Samantha Eggar, Oscar-nominated for The Collector, died after a long illness and left a legacy of diverse roles and advocacy for animal welfare, her family said.

  • Daughter Jenna Stern announced Wednesday that English-born Samantha Eggar died at her home in Sherman Oaks after a long illness.
  • Eggar's breakout came with The Collector , which won Cannes and a Golden Globe though she lost the 1966 Oscar to Julie Christie, earning an Oscar nomination for William Wyler's film.
  • A string of horror films cemented Eggar's genre reputation, including The Dead Are Alive!, A Name for Evil, The Uncanny, Curtains, and David Cronenberg's The Brood ; she also did extensive voice work, notably Hera in Disney's Hercules and Adult Swim's Metalocalypse.
  • The family said, `My Mama passed Wednesday evening. Peacefully and quietly surrounded by family.` Memorial donations can be made to organizations including The Cousteau Society and the World Wildlife Fund.
  • Her early years in a convent and studies led her to adopt the name Samantha, after spending 12 years there and attending drama school, before her stage debut.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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