Details of Death: Died at the age of 76 from natural causes.
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Long acting career
Somerville’s first role was in the soap opera “The Guiding Light” in 1952. She may be best known for her role as Marlene, a widow with Alzheimer’s disease on the Showtime dramedy “The Big C.” She also appeared on “House of Cards,” “Law & Order” and “The Sopranos.” On the big screen, she had a role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and she starred in numerous Broadway productions.
What they said about her
I met Phyllis Somerville while she was waiting to get in to see Other Desert Cities at the Booth and let me tell you, she was beyond lovely. https://t.co/hgGNmLlqaP
Radiant Phyllis Somerville… She was a powerful standout in everything. On screen, on stage, and in life- she had a wicked independence fueled by intelligence, humor, and a spirit that somehow felt both earthly and ethereal. I always loved being in her company. RIP,Phyllis💔 https://t.co/9XawSNmKoV
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