News Katherine Helmond of Soap, Who's the Boss, dies at 89.

[auntiehill]

Katherine Helmond, the comedic actress with bright red hair and razor-sharp timing, died from complications of Alzheimer's, according to The AV CLUB.

Katherine Helmond, whose star-making turns on TV comedies like Soap and Who’s The Boss? sat alongside a career that ran the gamut from celebrated independent films to Tony-nominated turns on Broadway, has died. A veteran performer with more than 100 credits to her name, Helmond was 89.

I always thought of her as Jessica from SOAP or the appearance-obsessed mom in Brazil.

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[Admiral2]

No! She was a brilliant comedic actress!

RIP

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Alzheimer's sucks. Rest in peace.

 

[nightwind1]

She was also great in Time Bandits and Brazil, both by Terry Gilliam.

 

[Random_Spock]

Rest in peace, Mrs/Ms Helmond. Grew up with her in Who's the boss. Funny and smart as a whip. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Doc Mugatu]

Katherine Helmond was a fantastic character actress.
I shall always remember her this way:

From Brazil (1985). Took me by complete surprise. Loved it!

 

[Greg Cox]

And THE LADY IN WHITE.