Shirley Knight of Sweet Bird of Youth fame passes away at 83 in Texas

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The Academy Award nominee, Shirley Knight has passed away at the age of 83. As per the latest news reports, the actress died of natural causes in Texas.

News reports further mention that Shirley Knight passes away at her daughter Kaitlin Hopkins' home in Texas. The actress who featured in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs and Sweet Bird of Youth had won three Emmys and a Tony award.

Knight's daughter and actress Kaitlin Hopkins wrote a heartfelt post as a tribute to her mother on Facebook. Shirley was also known for her performances in Dutchman and A Streetcar Named Desire.

The fans of the late actress took to their social media account to offer their condolences. The American actress, Shirley Knight was a Kansas native.