Piper Laurie, the Oscar-nominated actor known for her strong-willed performances, has died at the age of 91. Laurie began her career in Hollywood in 1949 and went on to receive Academy Award nominations for her roles in The Hustler, Carrie, and Children of a Lesser God.
Piper Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a “more meaningful” life, has died.