Overview

• Priscilla Pointer, a celebrated actress with an eight-decade career, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday at the age of 100 at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
• Pointer was renowned for her iconic roles as maternal figures in films like 'Carrie,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'The Falcon and the Snowman,' as well as her portrayal of Rebecca Barnes Wentworth on 'Dallas.'
• She frequently collaborated with her real-life daughter, Amy Irving, appearing alongside her in seven films, including 'Carrie' and 'Honeysuckle Rose.'
• In addition to her screen work, Pointer co-founded the San Francisco Actor’s Workshop in 1952, pioneering modern American theater on the West Coast and later contributing to Broadway productions.
• Her passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from family, including daughter Amy Irving, who celebrated her mother’s legacy and vibrant life in a touching social media post.