Nancy Cunningham: Last News

Joan Hotchkis - who is best known for playing Oscar Madison's girlfriend on The Odd Couple - has passed away at 95.The talented star passed away on September 27 due to congestive heart failure in Los Angeles her daughter Paula Chambers announced.She had a storied career in addition to the role on the iconic television show as she also starred in feature films including  1973's Breezy and 1976's Ode To Billy Joe. Sad news: Joan Hotchkis (pictured in 1972) - who is best known for playing Oscar Madison's girlfriend on The Odd Couple - has passed away at 95Hotchkis later became a playwright, screenwriter, and feminist performance artist. She had a recurring role on the first two seasons of The Odd Couple in 1971 as she portrayed Nancy Cunningham, the classy girlfriend of Jack Klugman's slovenly sports writer character Oscar Madison. The actress also starred in NBC comedy My World And Welcome To It from 1969 to 1970 in addition to sitcom The Life And Times Of Eddie Roberts in 1980.Hotchkis went on to star in films including the aforementioned Breezy directed by Clint Eastwood.

in a statement to Deadline.Born September 21, 1927 in Los Angeles, Hotchkis got her start in show business in 1954 after she landing the leading role of Lizzie in “The Rainmaker” at Hollywood’s Players Ring theater. The then-rising star then moved back to New York, whereupon she joined the Actor’s studio and appeared in various TV commercials and guest spots.

Joan Hotchkis, a veteran actor, writer, screenwriter and playwright, known for The Odd Couple and Legacy, died on September 27 in Los Angeles. She was 95. Her daughter Paula Chambers said Hotchkis death was due to congestive heart failure.