Oscar-Nominated Actress Ann Blyth, Known for Mildred Pierce, Dies at 98
Ann Blyth, the Oscar-nominated actress and operatic soprano best known for her role as Veda in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce, has died at age 98 of natural causes. She earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance opposite Joan Crawford. Blyth had a diverse career spanning film, television, Broadway, and radio, including notable roles in MGM musicals such as The Great Caruso and Rose Marie. Her career overcame a serious back injury sustained shortly after Mildred Pierce.