Carol Sutton Dies: Acclaimed New Orleans Actress For Film, TV Was 76

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Carol Sutton, a film, television and theater actress who appeared in films such as Steel Magnolias and Ray, has died. She was 76.

Carol Sutton, the actress best known for her roles in "Steel Magnolias" and the TV series "Queen Sugar," has died due to complications from coronavirus. Her death was announced by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

Steel Magnolias, has died aged 76.Her death was confirmed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who said the actor died on Friday (December 11) due to coronavirus complications.“Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades,” Cantrell tweeted.“We will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as ‘4000 Miles’

'Steel Magnolias' star Carol Sutton has died. The 76-year-old actress sadly passed away after a month-long battle with Covid-19, New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell has confirmed.

COVID-19. The news was confirmed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.«Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades,» LaToya said in a statement.

Carol Sutton, an actress best known for her work in the movie Steel Magnolias, has sadly died at the age of 76 due to complications from coronavirus.

NEW YORK -- Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

a statement from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Saturday, recognizing Sutton as a fixture in the local theater community for decades.“The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it’s ‘Treme’ or ‘Claws,’ or ‘Runaway Jury’ or ‘Queen Sugar’ — but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as ‘4000 Miles’ and ‘A Raisin in the Sun,'”