DENVER, COLORADO – Golden Globe-winning actress Barbara Rush has passed away at the age of 97. Rush was best known for her roles in films like “It Came From Outer Space” and “Peyton Place,” as confirmed by her daughter, Claudia Cowan.
Throughout her seven-decade career in the entertainment industry, Rush starred alongside Hollywood icons such as Paul Newman, Rock Hudson, and Frank Sinatra. She began her acting journey at the Pasadena Playhouse before making her big-screen debut in the 1950 film “The Goldbergs.”
In 1954, Rush won a Golden Globe Award for most promising newcomer for her role in “It Came From Outer Space.” She continued to showcase her talent in various genres, from Westerns to romantic dramas to musicals.
Rush’s career extended beyond the big screen, as she also appeared on popular television shows like “Batman” and soap operas like “Peyton Place” and “All My Children.” She received accolades for her performances on stage, winning the Sarah Siddons Award for her role in “40 Carats.”
Despite her success in Hollywood, Rush shared in interviews her weariness of the studio system and her love for comedy roles. She also cherished her close friendships with fellow actresses like Marilyn Monroe during her time at Paramount.
In her personal life, Rush was married three times and had a son, Christopher, with her first husband, Jeffrey Hunter. She maintained a close relationship with her daughter, Claudia, who shared heartfelt tributes to her mother on social media.
As Rush’s legacy lives on through her body of work and the memories she created with her loved ones, fans and colleagues remember her as a talented actress who brought joy and laughter to audiences worldwide.