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'White Christmas' Star Anne Whitfield Passes Away at 85

Anne Whitfield, beloved for her role in the holiday classic, dies following an unexpected accident.

Overview

  • Anne Whitfield, known for her role in 'White Christmas,' has died at 85 after an unexpected accident.
  • Whitfield's career spanned from childhood, with significant roles in film and TV, including 'Juvenile Jungle' and 'The Six Million Dollar Man'.
  • Beyond acting, Whitfield was dedicated to environmental activism, women's rights, and aiding the unhoused.
  • She moved from Hollywood to Washington in the 1970s, seeking a life closer to nature and eventually worked for the Department of Ecology.
  • Whitfield's family remembers her as a loving mother and grandmother, and a celebration of life is scheduled for March 22.