Jennifer Leak — well-known from “The Younger and the Stressed” — has died … this based on a report.
The cleaning soap star handed away at house final week in Jupiter, FL after succumbing to her longtime battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a uncommon neurological illness … so says the East Hampton Star, which first reported her dying.
The outlet additionally reviews her mind tissue is being donated to the Mayo Clinic for analysis. On her well being struggles, her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria added … “Her braveness and bravado tried in useless to struggle the illness.”
Jennifer was finest identified for taking part in Gwen Sherman on ‘Y&TR’ for a pair episodes — and notably starred reverse Lucille Ball in 1968’s “Yours, Mine and Ours,” enjoying the comedic legend’s teen daughter.
The Wales-born actress really virtually had her large break in 1967’s “The Graduate” after impressing director Mike Nichols … however in the end misplaced out on showing within the critically-acclaim flick on account of immigration points.
Jennifer nonetheless discovered success in Hollywood, nevertheless … her notable credit embrace “Hawaii 5-0,” “Nero Wolfe,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Present,” and “One other World.”
Her final listed credit score was in 1992 for the ABC cleaning soap opera “Loving,” during which she performed Dr. Hennessy for two episodes.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, in addition to her brother, Kenneth Leak. Her ashes might be buried in a cemetery positioned in her house nation of Wales. She was 76 years outdated.
RIP
