Janet-Carroll-Obituary

Janet Carroll

Obituary

Actress Janet Carroll, who played the mother of Tom Cruise's character in the movie "Risky Business," has died. She was 71.

Carroll's son, George Brown, said the actress died Tuesday in New York after a long illness.

Carroll worked steadily since that breakthrough role with Cruise in 1983. Her film credits include "Family Business," with Sean Connery and Matthew Broderick, and "Memories of Me" with Billy Crystal. On television, she appeared in such shows as "Murphy Brown," ''Melrose Place" and "Married With Children."

Carroll served as artistic director of the jazz series at the Simi Valley Cultural Center in Southern California for many years and performed on tour with the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band.

A memorial service will be held Saturday in New York City.

SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer


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We Remember You, Janet, and Your many appearances on: MWC Episodes... Your Humor and Smile really made Your character stand out and made Everyone Laugh... Gone, but Never Forgotten... May You Rest in Peace, Janet...

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I will never forget visiting you and Geoffrey in Los Angeles in 1989. You were a great host, and I had more fun then I ever expected. At your birthday party I met Zelda Rubenstein amongst others. Rest in Peace.

You were awesome in Risky Business !

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Never forgotten, Rest in Peace.