Two-time Oscar nominee Shirley Knight has died aged 83. The award-winning actress passed away at the Texas home of her daughter, actress Kaitlin Hopkins.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Shirley died of natural causes on Wednesday. In a Facebook memorial tribute addressed to Shirley, her daughter wrote: ‘Early this morning April 22nd you passed away, and your sweet soul left us for a better place. ‘I was at your side and you went peacefully.
To me, you were “just mom”, to some you were “Miss Knight”, “Miss Shirley”, “Mama Shirley” (to my students), “Shirl the Girl” (to your friends), and “Shirley Knight” to your fans.’ Shirley was a Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress whose impressive career included nominated performances on both
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