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Jrnygrl · 10-04-2004, 10:34 AM

'Psycho' star Janet Leigh dies at 77
Monday, October 4, 2004 Posted: 9:49 AM EDT (1349 GMT)

Janet Leigh was best known to moviegoers for her role in the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film, "Psycho."

FILMOGRAPHY
Selected films of Janet Leigh:
- "Angels in the Outfield" (1951)
- "The Naked Spur" (1953)
- "Touch of Evil" (1958)
- "Psycho" (1960)
- "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962)
- "Bye Bye Birdie" (1963)
- "Harper" (1966)
- "The Fog" (1980)
- "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" (1998)

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Hollywood movie star Janet Leigh, best known as the slasher victim in the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, "Psycho," has died, a spokeswoman for her daughter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, said Monday.

"Janet Leigh died peacefully in her home Sunday afternoon," said the spokeswoman, Heidi Schaeffer.

Leigh, 77, died in her Beverly Hills home surrounded by daughters Jamie Lee and Kelly Curtis and her fourth husband, Robert Brandt, Schaeffer said.

Leigh had been battling vasculitis -- an inflammation of the blood vessels -- for a year, she said.

Leigh married Brandt in 1964 after an 11-year marriage to actor Tony Curtis, the father of her two children.

Leigh was born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, on July 6, 1927. Norma Shearer, a Hollywood star of the '20s and '30s, saw a photograph of her and recommended her to Lew Wasserman, a powerful talent agent. Leigh was still a teenager at the time.

She was signed by MGM and first appeared in "The Romance of Rosy Ridge" (1947).

"Psycho," however, was no doubt her most famous role. The shower scene, meticulously laid out by Hitchcock, took a week to film.

She noted that she hadn't been able to take a shower since the movie. "It's not a hype," she told The Associated Press. "Honest to gosh, it's true."

In addition to "Psycho," Leigh's other films included "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), "Bye Bye Birdie" (1963), "Little Women" (1949) and the Orson Welles classic "Touch of Evil" (1958). More recently, she appeared in "The Fog" (1980) and "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" (1998) with daughter Jamie Lee.

Leigh had requested that all donations in her name be made to the Motion Picture and Television Foundation.

Leigh's publicist, John Frazer, said the actress served on the board of directors for the fund, which provides health care and medical treatment to those who work in the entertainment industry.

"She was not only a legendary actress, but she was also an author and a humanitarian," Frazer said.
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Another Hollywood legend is gone!

RIP JANET!

CliffClavin · 10-04-2004, 10:38 AM

Moonlight Lady · 10-04-2004, 10:45 AM

Aww....

That stinks, I only saw her in Bye Bye Birdie, but I liked her.

Liza · 10-04-2004, 10:46 AM

I can't believe it! Oh, rest in peace, Janet. That's so sad. She was always one of my favorites, and she looked so healthy right up till the end - it's unbelievable.

I've seen so many of her movies. First one I ever saw was The Vikings and I thought then she was one of the most beautiful actresses of all time. I still think so. My favorite film of hers was It's a Big Country which nobody remembers. I hope Kelly and Jamie Lee are alright. Rest in peace, Janet.

CliffClavin · 10-04-2004, 10:50 AM

R.I.P Janet

webuster · 10-04-2004, 10:53 AM

RIP Janet

I saw Halloween H20 a few years ago- I still haven't seen Psycho (and everyone I know has!). Plus, Jamie Lee's still a great actress.

Brian Damage · 10-04-2004, 11:29 AM

RIP

Janice · 10-04-2004, 11:38 AM

That's sad. She wasn't old. Janet was a gorgeous actress back in the day. She and former husband, Tony Curtis, made a stunning couple.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 10-04-2004, 11:52 AM

Rest In Peace,Janet

I didn't know that Janet's career extended that far back. I thought that Psycho was her first movie. She looked very healthy to me the last time I saw her on TV but you never know sometimes.

HuntingtonM15 · 10-04-2004, 02:38 PM

RIP Janet

Superstar · 10-04-2004, 02:47 PM

RIP

phoebe7165 · 10-04-2004, 03:41 PM

RIP, Janet.

I actually got to meet Janet along with Jimmy Stewart & Tippi Hendren at the opening of Universal Studios-Orlando. They were there representing the Alfred Hitchcock attraction and she was especially there for the "Psycho" house that was built there. A very nice lady.

Cactus Jack · 10-04-2004, 05:14 PM

RIP Shes awesome in Bye Bye Birdie

Liza · 10-04-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phoebe7165
RIP, Janet.

I actually got to meet Janet along with Jimmy Stewart & Tippi Hendren at the opening of Universal Studios-Orlando. They were there representing the Alfred Hitchcock attraction and she was especially there for the "Psycho" house that was built there. A very nice lady.

Oh, you are so lucky! I always hoped to meet her someday

Mijada · 10-04-2004, 06:11 PM

That's a shock. RIP Janet

10-04-2004, 10:34 AM	#1
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Actress Janet Leigh Dies 'Psycho' star Janet Leigh dies at 77 Monday, October 4, 2004 Posted: 9:49 AM EDT (1349 GMT) Janet Leigh was best known to moviegoers for her role in the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film, "Psycho." FILMOGRAPHY Selected films of Janet Leigh: - "Angels in the Outfield" (1951) - "The Naked Spur" (1953) - "Touch of Evil" (1958) - "Psycho" (1960) - "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962) - "Bye Bye Birdie" (1963) - "Harper" (1966) - "The Fog" (1980) - "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" (1998) LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Hollywood movie star Janet Leigh, best known as the slasher victim in the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, "Psycho," has died, a spokeswoman for her daughter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, said Monday. "Janet Leigh died peacefully in her home Sunday afternoon," said the spokeswoman, Heidi Schaeffer. Leigh, 77, died in her Beverly Hills home surrounded by daughters Jamie Lee and Kelly Curtis and her fourth husband, Robert Brandt, Schaeffer said. Leigh had been battling vasculitis -- an inflammation of the blood vessels -- for a year, she said. Leigh married Brandt in 1964 after an 11-year marriage to actor Tony Curtis, the father of her two children. Leigh was born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, on July 6, 1927. Norma Shearer, a Hollywood star of the '20s and '30s, saw a photograph of her and recommended her to Lew Wasserman, a powerful talent agent. Leigh was still a teenager at the time. She was signed by MGM and first appeared in "The Romance of Rosy Ridge" (1947). "Psycho," however, was no doubt her most famous role. The shower scene, meticulously laid out by Hitchcock, took a week to film. She noted that she hadn't been able to take a shower since the movie. "It's not a hype," she told The Associated Press. "Honest to gosh, it's true." In addition to "Psycho," Leigh's other films included "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), "Bye Bye Birdie" (1963), "Little Women" (1949) and the Orson Welles classic "Touch of Evil" (1958). More recently, she appeared in "The Fog" (1980) and "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" (1998) with daughter Jamie Lee. Leigh had requested that all donations in her name be made to the Motion Picture and Television Foundation. Leigh's publicist, John Frazer, said the actress served on the board of directors for the fund, which provides health care and medical treatment to those who work in the entertainment industry. "She was not only a legendary actress, but she was also an author and a humanitarian," Frazer said. ________________________________________________ Another Hollywood legend is gone! RIP JANET!

10-04-2004, 10:38 AM	#2
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10-04-2004, 10:45 AM	#3
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10-04-2004, 10:50 AM	#5
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10-04-2004, 11:38 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	R.I.P Janet That's sad. She wasn't old. Janet was a gorgeous actress back in the day. She and former husband, Tony Curtis, made a stunning couple.

10-04-2004, 10:46 AM	#4
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I can't believe it! Oh, rest in peace, Janet. That's so sad. She was always one of my favorites, and she looked so healthy right up till the end - it's unbelievable. I've seen so many of her movies. First one I ever saw was The Vikings and I thought then she was one of the most beautiful actresses of all time. I still think so. My favorite film of hers was It's a Big Country which nobody remembers. I hope Kelly and Jamie Lee are alright. Rest in peace, Janet.

10-04-2004, 10:53 AM	#6
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	RIP Janet I saw Halloween H20 a few years ago- I still haven't seen Psycho (and everyone I know has!). Plus, Jamie Lee's still a great actress.

10-04-2004, 11:29 AM	#7
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10-04-2004, 11:52 AM	#9
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	Rest In Peace,Janet I didn't know that Janet's career extended that far back. I thought that Psycho was her first movie. She looked very healthy to me the last time I saw her on TV but you never know sometimes.

10-04-2004, 02:38 PM	#10
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10-04-2004, 03:41 PM	#12
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	RIP, Janet. I actually got to meet Janet along with Jimmy Stewart & Tippi Hendren at the opening of Universal Studios-Orlando. They were there representing the Alfred Hitchcock attraction and she was especially there for the "Psycho" house that was built there. A very nice lady.
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10-04-2004, 06:11 PM	#15
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	That's a shock. RIP Janet