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Brenda Deiss, ‘Red Rocket’ Actress, Dies at 60
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tribute recalling how he and the Texas City native met in a chance encounter.“Her incredible energy and carefree spirit made an indelible impression on me. This led to us working together but more importantly getting to know an incredible woman who was full of heart, wonder and love,” wrote Baker, who often casts non-professional actors in his films.“In the short time we spent together, she created with us, laughed with us and shared her stories with us, some of them heartbreaking and others insightful and fascinating. We all have people in our lives that change it for the better, and Brenda was one of those people for me.
I will miss her dearly.”Bree Elrod, who plays Lil’s daughter Lexi, shared photos of Deiss on the set of “Red Rocket” with the caption “Thank you Brenda Deiss. Thank you for all you shared with me. Thank you for your openness.
Your candor. Your humor. And your love.
The moments we shared are forever in my heart. I hope you’re eatin a Whataburger and laughin with your pals up in Hallelujah Square. As you said to me: “Anyway, just wanted you to know that I love u & miss you.”Filmed in late 2020 with a limited crew, “Red Rocket” debuted at Cannes Film Festival in 2021 and was released in theaters by A24.
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Farrah Forke Dies: ‘Wings’ & ‘Lois & Clark’ Actress Was 54
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Farrah Forke, ‘Wings’ and ‘Lois & Clark’ Actor, Dies at 54
Kate Aurthur editorFarrah Forke, who co-starred on the long-running NBC sitcom “Wings,” died of cancer on Feb. 25 in her Texas home, a family friend confirmed to Variety.
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Brenda Deiss death: Red Rocket star dies, aged 60
Red Rocket, has died, aged 60. Brenda Deiss in ‘Red Rocket’The news was confirmed by the film’s director, Sean Baker, who wrote on Twitter on Wednesday (16 February): “I have some very sad news to report. Brenda Deiss, who played Lil in Red Rocket, passed away on Monday after suffering a stroke.
Brenda Deiss Dies: ‘Red Rocket’ Actor Who Found Fame Late In Life, Was 60
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