Sixteen Candles actress Carlin Glynn dead at 83 years old – rest in peace

It is never easy learning about a beloved performer’s death. The death of actress Carlin Glynn comes as a shock to her fans. We are sending our condolences to anyone affected by this news.

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Carin Glynn’s daughter Mary Stuart Masterson revealed the sad news of her mother’s death.Glynn who began her career in the 1970s when she debuted in the 1975 film Three Days of the Condor was a much beloved actress for most of her life. She later moved on to the Broadway stage where she famously played the role of Mona Stangley in the Broadway production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

For her wonderful talent she even won a Tony Award in the Best Performance by a Featured Actress category in 1979. She later reprised the role again under the watchful eye of her husband, Peter Masterson, in the ’80s. 

Her most well-known role that perhaps made her a household name was playing Brenda Baker, the mother of Sam Baker (Molly Ringwald) in the movie Sixteen Candles.

She also appeared in Law & Order Criminal Intent, Mr. President, and A Woman Named Jackie. She is survived by her children Mary, Peter and Alexandra. 

Her daughter Mary Stuart Masterson released a statement about her mother’s death. The statement read, “On Thursday, July 13th, my mother, Carlin Glynn Masterson, passed away. I was with her. I will always be grateful for those last moments, no matter how hard. Death is like birth in the oddest way. From my first breath to her last. This thread is as fragile as it is strong,” Masterson wrote on Instagram next to an old picture of her late mother. “She was the most graceful clumsy person you would ever meet. Strong, smart, silly, intuitive, kind, generous, passionate and a deep listener. She was devoted to my father and to the enormous circle of students and collaborators who were considered her chosen family.”

She had posted a picture of her mother from her 80th birthday and further added in the caption, “The last photo is from her 80th birthday party, before the worst of dementia and cancer took their toll. She never lost her sense of joy or wonder. The silly guy pictured with her is my dear brother @seppisigh Rest in peace, mommy.”

This is such a heartbreaking loss. I had no idea Carlin Glynn was diagnosed with dementia and cancer. We are sending her condolences to her family and friends.

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