A tribute to Golden Globe-winning star Barbara Rush, dies at 97

Published on April 1, 2024 | Published By: Caitlin | In Career , Death

Source: Radio Times

Barbara Rush died on Sunday, March 31, at the age of 97.
She was best known for her 1950s melodrama Magnificent Obsession, Bigger Than Life, and The Young Philadelphians.

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Barbara Rush has sadly passed away

RIP! Barbara Rush is no longer alive among us.

The actress, who was best known for her 1950s melodrama Magnificent Obsession, Bigger Than Life, and The Young Philadelphians, has passed away.

She took her last breath on Sunday, March 31. Barbara died at the age of 97.

Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Fox News senior correspondent Claudia Cowan with a heartbreaking statement.

Barbara Rush died at the age of 97 (Source: Pinkvilla)

“My wonderful mother passed away peacefully at 5:28 this evening. I was with her this morning and know she was waiting for me to return home safely to transition, It’s fitting she chose to leave on Easter as it was one of her favorite holidays and now, of course, Easter will have a deeper significance for me and my family.”

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Barbara is survived by her daughter Claudia Cowan and her son Christopher Hunter.

She married thrice throughout her life. She was first married to actor Jeffrey Hunter in 1950. However, their marriage didn’t last long, and divorced in 1955.

The actress then married publicist Warren Cowan in 1959. The former couple were together for a decade until they divorced in 1969. A year later, she married Jim Gruzalski after meeting at an Engelbert Humperdinck concert.

Likely, their marriage lasted for three years until they divorced in 1973.

Barbara Rush with her daughter Claudia Cowan (Source: AmoMama)

Who was Barbara Rush?

Barbara Rush was an iconic American actress who made significant contributions to Hollywood for over six decades.

Her mesmerizing performances graced the worlds of stage, screen, and television, showcasing her exceptional versatility and profound emotional depth as an artist.

She made her screen debut in 1950 with an American comedy film, The Goldbergs after signing with Paramount Pictures. The following year, she appeared in the classic George Pal sci-fi film When Worlds Collide, and Flaming Feather in 1952.

Barbara then got her career breakthrough from It Came from Outer, for which she earned the Golden Globe Award for “Most Promising Newcomer – Female” in 1954.

She portrayed the fiancee of an astronomer (Richard Carlson) in the movie as well as her seductive alien duplicate.

She played opposite Frank Sinatra in Come Blow Your Hirn (1963) and Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964).

Barbara Rush spent over six decades in entertainment industry — Barbara Rush spent over six decades in the entertainment industry (Source: Daily Expresses US)

Her other credits include Strangers When We Meet (1960), The Young Lions (1958), The Bramble Bush (1960), and Shampoo (1975).

Her dedication to acting and her remarkable performance not only earned her critical acclaim but also ensured that her impact on Hollywood would be cherished for generations to come.

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