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1941
DIED
2025
Paula Shaw Obituary
Born July 17, 1941, Shaw was best known to horror movie fans for taking over the role of Pamela Voorhees in "Freddy vs. Jason." She also appeared in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Reindeer Games," and Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia." On television, she worked on "The Bob Newhart Show," "Barney Miller," "Three's Company," "The X-Files," "Supernatural," and more.
Hallmark audiences knew her as Charlotte Jeffers on the series "Cedar Cove," as well as from such holiday films as "Five Star Christmas," "It Was Always You," "A Mrs. Miracle Christmas," and "Hanukkah on Rye." Colleagues remembered her warmth and humor.
Beyond screen work, Shaw spent decades teaching The Max, a demanding self-expression workshop she led at the Esalen Institute and internationally. Alumni credit her with life-changing guidance.
News of her death was shared by her workshop's website, which noted she "passed away peacefully" on the morning of September 10. Memorial gatherings are being planned in Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Big Sur, as well as online.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Luba Popovic / Hallmark Movie Channel / Courtesy Everett Collection)
20 Entries
Linda Ann Bunnell
September 24, 2025
Paula you will b missed on Hallmark I´ve watched all the Hallmark with you in it.You are a Angel of God No pain no cane just walk thru the meadow and b happy my heart and prayers go out to your family You were a wonderful and talented actress Rest Easy Paula
Shelley J Kaloci
September 24, 2025
A wonderful and talented actress. RIP
Janet
September 23, 2025
Paula was one of my favorite Hallmark stars. She exceeded her character portrayal. She was quick, kind, very engaging and the kind of actress you wanted as a friend. She will be dearly missed. May God take your hand and guide you to heavenly peace and happiness.
DE
September 23, 2025
My deepest sympathy is with Paula´s family and friends during this time grief and sorrow. May Almighty God strengthen and comfort you all in the coming days, months and years.
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Peggy Jacobs
September 22, 2025
May you Rest in Paradise!!
RR
September 21, 2025
A versatile actress that gained fans in different genres and in movies and TV. Many enjoyed watching her in her Hallmark roles as well as in horror movies. Condolences to the Shaw family, May God be with you.
Mary Clark
September 20, 2025
Paula Shaw a great actress ( the best). Loved all Hallmark Christmas movies she was in. First got to know her in those movies. She reminded me of my late Mother in looks and actions. She truly played the role she was in. A grandmother feature for sure. Sad she is gone and will miss her. We were hoping she would be in some Hallmark Christmas movies this year. Tyler Hynes paid a real tribute to her. RIP PAULA.
Mary Clark and Christopher Clark
Louise Mitchell
September 20, 2025
I didn't know Paula Shaw, but I sure loved all her movies on Hallmark. Just today I had watched her on a movie it was called (It was always you) She will be missed.
Tamara Indovina
September 20, 2025
I just absolutely loved Paula Shaw & hoped she´d be in more upcoming movies.
She was so perfect in every movie. Sadly I didn´t see her in all of them. I am so sorry to hear of her passing & send thoughts & prayers to her family & friends.
Avid Hallmark fan,
Tamara
Deb Clark
September 20, 2025
I loved watching her in Cedar cove and the hallmark movies. What a beautiful woman. Prayers for her family and friends. What a loss. R.I.P. Paula . Thank you for the entertainment you brought to so many.
Elizabeth Giron Boerstler
September 20, 2025
We will miss you, but we have memories of you that you left behind so we can remember you, movies in Hallmark, so sweet and kind. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. RIP.
Tony Spirito
September 20, 2025
RENEE UBRUN
September 19, 2025
I did not know this woman´s name until now but I LOVED her moxie, tenacity and yet kind heart in the roles she played. I am a Hallmark fan!!!
Margaret Covington
September 19, 2025
I just loved her so. Enjoyed watching her on "It was always You". Such a warm and beautiful soul
Cindy Shafer
September 19, 2025
I loved Paula in the Hallmark movies. I just watched one this week. So sorry to hear of her passing, wonderful actress. RIP. Paula and thank you for entertaining us.
RA
September 19, 2025
Prayers for the Shaw family.
RB
September 19, 2025
Paula Shaw was such a familiar face from her various roles in movies, she made so many fans over the years and she will be missed. Sincere condolences to the Shaw family, May God be with you in your time of loss.
Barbara Lee
September 18, 2025
My condolences to your family. Paula will be known for her acting abilities. May her legacy bring comfort to family and others who knew her. May God comfort your family.
Clyde and Fairly Tull
September 18, 2025
Fairly and I were saddened to learn of Paula's passing just now. She was our mentor and teacher at Esalen in 2000, and we became close friends in later years, spending countless hours together in each others' homes in Los Angeles. A wonderful actor and coach, we learned so much from her over the years. We will greatly miss this lovely, talented and authentic lady. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and many friends.
Ron Furbee
September 18, 2025
Loved watching Paula in all the Hallmark movies she had been in...She was such a wonderful actress...I luv's her different facial expressions she's do...May she rest in everlasting peace....
Ron Furbee
Sarasota, Florida
a dedicated fan always ! ! !
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