BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) – Hazel Warp, who was Vivien Leigh's stunt double in "Gone With the Wind," has died. She was 93.
A spokeswoman at Evergreen Healthcare in Livingston confirmed Friday that Warp died Tuesday at Livingston Memorial Hospital. A cause of death wasn't released.
Warp, who rode and trained horses, was a stand-in for Leigh in all the horseback-riding scenes in the 1939 movie. She also took a fall for Leigh, tumbling down the stairs of Tara in the famous scene near the end of the film when Scarlett O'Hara reaches out to slap Rhett Butler, loses her balance and falls.
"I never will forget it," Warp said of her Hollywood work in a 2005 interview with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. "I liked it, everything about it. I just liked my work."
Warp also appeared in "Wuthering Heights," ''Ben-Hur" and "National Velvet," among other films.
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Hazel you were a joy to me every day I worked at evergreen,you made my job something to look forward to. You changed my life. I will miss the wheel chair racing down the hall's. I love and miss you so very much.Your friend always. Dawna Coyle
Dawna Coyle
September 13, 2012 | Bartlesville, OK
Remembered By
Angie Lewis
May 05, 2009 | Valley Grande, AL
To The Family
My heart goes out to you. It's so sad to loose a loved one, it brings heartache and pain that seems to never stop. It's comforting to know that Almighty God knows and feels your pain. That is why he has given us his words to comfort us. Psalm 34:18 assures us,"He is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." He is the "God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3) Soon our hearts will be free of pain, because Jesus promise at John 5:28,29...
Veronica A
September 02, 2008 | Wilmington, DE
I appreciate the wonderful work of a great lady. Thanks for the memories.
A. Ellen Patterson
September 02, 2008 | Chatsworth, GA
Wasn't she just cute as a bug! What a delightful-sounding woman she was! She lived to a wonderful age and enjoyed her work. Couldn't ask for much more than that!
Soar with the angels dear lady!
Patti Switzer Tindal
September 02, 2008 | Darlington, SC
A true STAR among the stars! Rest in peace sweet Hazel....
J W Ford
September 01, 2008 | Miami, FL
You were great on Gone with the Wind. Thoughts and prayers to the family. I will never forget you!
Anna W
September 01, 2008 | SC
My deep condolence for your loss, one day soon we will be able to see a time with no more sickness or death. The earth becoming a paradise and the joy of seeing our dear loved ones again.
Davis
September 01, 2008 | Cleveland, OH
DEAR FAMILY,FRIENDS & CARETAKERS,
WHAT A HONOR FOR YOU TO KNOW SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON. THERE IS ANOTHER BRIGHT STAR SHINING IN THE EVENING SKY!
PATTY SCHOEN-JONES
August 31, 2008 | TENNGA, GA
