Was she ill or what? She didn't seem that old.
Ann Bancroft is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women, girls and audiences around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator and sought-after speaker, Bancroft believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams.
Bancroft’s teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Bancroft worldwide recognition as one of today’s most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year (2001); featured in the book “Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century” (1998); inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine’s Woman of the Year (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments.
What a great actress she was. I watched 'The Miracle Worker' a few days ago.
Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks were incredibly kind to my sister, who was a complete stranger to them. They stepped in and made a rough situation that my sister was having with her employer much better, and they did it in a way that had a lasting impression on the employer, and my sister.
Though I never met Anne Bancroft, my sister says that she was a nice lady.
Mark
One of my very favorites. A lovely person in every respect, and anyone who complains that there are no truly inspiring love stories in Hollywood today doesn't know about Anne and Mel. G-d bless 'em both.
I guess she's probably most remembered as Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate."
But I'll never forget her for her role as Mary Magdeline in "Jesus of Nazareth." She was great in that movie.
Actress Anne Bancroft Dies at Age 73
By DINO HAZELL, Associated Press Writer 1 minute ago
NEW YORK -
Anne Bancroft, who won the 1962 best actress Oscar as the teacher of a young Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" but achieved greater fame as Mrs. Robinson, the seducer of her daughter's boyfriend in the 1967 movie "The Graduate," has died, a spokesman for her husband, producer
Mel Brooks, said Tuesday. She was 73.
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She died of cancer on Monday at Mount Sinai Hospital, spokesman John Barlow said.
Bancroft was awarded the Tony for creating the role on Broadway of poor-sighted Annie Sullivan, the teacher of Keller, who was born deaf and blind. She repeated her portrayal in the film version. Despite her Academy Award and four other nominations, "The Graduate" overshadowed her other achievements.
Dustin Hoffman delivered the famous line when he realized his girlfriend's mother was coming on to him in a hotel room: "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. ... Aren't you?"
Bancroft complained to a 2003 interviewer: "I am quite surprised that with all my work, and some of it is very, very good, that nobody talks about `The Miracle Worker.' We're talking about Mrs. Robinson. I understand the world.... I'm just a little dismayed that people aren't beyond it yet."
Her beginnings in Hollywood were unimpressive. She was signed by Twentieth Century-Fox in 1952 and given the glamour treatment. She had been acting in television as Anne Marno (her real name: Anna Maria Louise Italiano), but it sounded too ethnic for movies. The studio gave her a choice of names; she picked Bancroft "because it sounded dignified."
After a series of B pictures, she escaped to Broadway in 1958 and won her first Tony opposite
Henry Fonda in "Two for the Seesaw." The stage and movie versions of "The Miracle Worker" followed. Her other Academy nominations: "The Pumpkin Eater" (1964); "The Graduate" (1967); "The Turning Point" (1977); "Agnes of God" (1985).
Eternal Rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine unto her. May she rest in peace.
Awww, I thought she was quite beautiful.
Love her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in Jesus of Nazareth. Prayers.
Can you imagine how wonderful her life was being married to one of the funniest human beings on the planet?
She had a lot of laughs!
God Speed, Mrs. Brooks.
And my sincere condolences, Mel.
That's sad she was a gifted actress and she had a solid marriage to Mel Brooks which is so uncommon in Hollyweird
May she rest in peace, and prayers to Mel Brooks and the rest of her family.
RIP, Anne.
"Koo Koo Katu Mrs Robinson..."