‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Actress Rose Marie Dies at 94

‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Actress Rose Marie Dies at 94
Actress Rose Marie and actor Dick Van Dyke attend the 2008 Backlot Film Festival Tribute to Carl Reiner on April 5, 2008, in Culver City, California. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Epoch Newsroom
12/28/2017
Updated:
12/29/2017

American actress Rose Marie, who starred on the “The Dick Van Dyke Show” has died. She was 94.

The star’s official Twitter account confirmed her death on Thursday night, saying she died in Van Nuys, California, at her home.

“It is with broken hearts that we share the terribly sad news that our beloved Rose Marie passed away this afternoon,” the statement said on Twitter.

Born in 1923 as Rose Marie Mazetta, Marie appeared as child star and singer in the 1920s and 1930s.

Later, she appeared in the classic 1960s TV show, the “Dick Van Dyke Show,” which also starred Mary Tyler Moore and featured Van Dyke. Marie played Sally Roberts on the show.

She had one of the longest-running careers in entertainment, according to the obituary published her website. She appeared in film, TV, and in Broadway performances.
Carl Reiner, 95, who is the creator of the “Dick Van Dyke Show,” tweeted about her death.

“I was so sad to learn of the passing of Rosemarie,” he tweeted. “There’s never been a more engaging & multi-talented performer. In a span of 90 years, since she was four, dear Rosie performed on radio, in vaudeville, night clubs, films, TV, & Vegas & always had audiences clamoring for ”more!!”

She also appeared in several TV shows such as “S.W.A.T.,” “The Love Boat,” and many more.

Marie was married to trumpeter Bobby Guy from 1946 until he died in 1964.

She’s survived by daughter Georgiana and son-in-law Steven Rodrigues, reported Rolling Stone magazine.

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