Footloose star Lynne Marta dies aged 78
nme.comFootloose, has died, aged 78.Marta died on January 11 at her home in Los Angeles, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
She had reportedly been treated for cancer in the months prior to her death.The New-Jersey born actor was best-known for playing the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s character (Ren) in the film, Lulu Warnicker.Marta was born on October 30, 1945 in Somerville, New Jersey and was the youngest of two daughters.
She began her career on the teen dance programme The Lloyd Thaxton Show and later on episodes of Gidgit and The Monkees before an 18-episode stint on Love, American Style.Her cinematic breakthrough came after being cast in 1972’s Joe Kidd, which was directed by John Sturgess.
In that, she acted alongside Robert Duvall and Clint Eastwood in a role that would go on to earn acclaim.Marta was also a frequent presence on television screens over the years, appearing in shows including Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels and Columbo.
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