Frances Sternhagen, Rest in Peace
A foppish Bramson and an elegant Sternhagen read from Shakepeare
Almost everyone knew her face, familiar from an extraordinarily prolific acting career, and many fans knew her name, too. But only a comparatively small and fortunate few knew her as a neighbor. Frances Sternhagen, who passed away this week at the age of 93, was a beloved part of New Rochelle, admired as much for her humility, warmth, and gentle kindness, as for her acting talents. I will always treasure the memory of reading sonnets with her at the Sound Shore Shakespeare Festival a few years ago. Needless to say, her stage presence was just a little better than mine! Please read Sternhagen’s full obituary in the Times. May Frances Sternhagen rest in peace.
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