Phyllis Somerville (1943–2020), “The Big C” actor

Phyllis Somerville was an actor0known for her role as Marlene in The Big C.

• Died:ThursdayJuly 16, 2020. (Who else died onJuly16?)
• Details of Death:Died at the ageof76 from natural causes.
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Long acting career

Somervilles 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 Alzheimers diseaseon 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 inThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button and she starred in numerous Broadway productions.

What they said about her

Full Obituary: The Hollywood Reporter