Golden Globe-Nominated Actress Sian Barbara Allen Dies at 78

Known for her roles in 'The Waltons' and 'Scream, Pretty Peggy,' Allen passed away on March 31, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Sian Barbara Allen, celebrated for her 1970s and 1980s television and film roles, passed away at the age of 78 due to Alzheimer’s disease.
She earned a Golden Globe nomination in 1973 for her role in the thriller 'You’ll Like My Mother.'
Allen was a Universal Studios contract player and appeared in iconic shows like 'The Waltons,' 'Columbo,' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' as well as films such as 'Billy Two Hats.'
After retiring from acting in 1990, Allen dedicated her life to political activism, supporting causes like Cesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers and volunteering for campaigns.
Her family has requested donations in her memory to the AuthoraCare Collective Hospice of Burlington, honoring her life and legacy.