Overview

• Sian Barbara Allen, celebrated for her performances in 1970s and 1980s television and film, died on March 31, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 78.
• Allen was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1973 for her role in the film 'You’ll Like My Mother' and was the first woman to write a script for the TV series 'Baretta.'
• She transitioned from acting in 1990 to focus on politics, family, and creative writing, becoming an advocate for social justice and supporting causes like the United Farm Workers.
• Her family highlighted her compassionate nature and requested donations in her memory to hospice care and grassroots organizations combating oppression.
• Allen is survived by her daughter, two sisters, a nephew, and a grandson, who were with her during her final year in North Carolina.