Oscar Winner Jennifer Jones Dies at 90

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Dec 17th 2009 01:26PM

Jennifer Jones, the stunning brunette actress who took Hollywood by storm in the 1940s and '50s -- earning five Oscar nominations and winning one for her role in 'The Song of Bernadette' -- has passed away at the age of 90, according to her publicist. No cause of death was given, and little is known about the health of Jones over recent years.

Leslie Denk, spokeswoman for the Norton Simon Museum, says Jones died Thursday at her home in Malibu. Her only son, Robert Walker, was at her side.

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Jones, the widow of museum founder Norton Simon, was deeply involved in overseeing the Simon during her later years.

She was one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1940s and '50s, appearing in such films as "Duel in the Sun," "Love is a
Many-Splendored Thing" and "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit."

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Dec. 16: Jennifer Jones, seen here in 'The Song of Bernadette,' for which she won an Academy Award, passed away at the age of 90.

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Dec. 16: Jennifer Jones, seen here in 'The Song of Bernadette,' for which she won an Academy Award, passed away at the age of 90.

Richard Todd, Dec. 3: Aside from being an actual war hero (WW2), the British actor went on to appear in some of the best war films of the 20th century, including 'The Longest Day' and 'The Dam Busters.' Todd died of cancer at age 90.

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Lou Jacobi, Oct. 25: The comic actor was 95

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Joseph Wiseman, Oct. 19: The actor who played the sinister scientist and title character of Dr. No in the first James Bond film died in New York of natural causes. He was 91.

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Vic Mizzy, Oct. 17: The songwriter who composed the catchy themes for the 1960s sit-coms 'The Addams Family' and 'Green Acres,' has died at age 93. His manager Jonathan Wolfson said he didn't know the cause of death. Mizzy is survived by a brother, daughter and two grandchildren.

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Henry Gibson, Sept. 14: The actor known for roles in 'Blues Brothers,' 'The Burbs' and 'Laugh-In' died at his home in Malibu after battling cancer. He was 73.

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Army Archerd, Sept. 8: The iconic entertainment columnist (right) who wrote for Daily Variety for more than 50 years died at the age of 87.

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Patrick Swayze, Sept. 14: The 'Dirty Dancing' star passed away at the age of 57. The actor fought nearly a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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John Hughes, August 6: The filmmaker responsible for iconic '80s movies like 'Pretty in Pink,' 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club,' suffered a fatal heart attack while visiting New York City.

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Brenda Joyce, July 4: The actress, who played Jane in several 'Tarzan' films with Johnny Weissmuller (pictured in 'Tarzan and the Amazons') and later Lex Barker, died at age 92. Joyce quit showbiz after completing 1949's 'Tarzan's Magic Fountain.' She went on to work for the government.

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Friday 18 December

By John

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I believe she played opposite Rock Hudson in "A Farewell to Arms" as well. A gorgeous and talented lady.

By Rick

I'll never forget Pearl from Duel in the Sun with Gregory peck. Jenniffer you were a class act and you will be missed thanks for the memories. R.I.P.

By kathymac

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She was a very unusual actress. A beauty. Her life was interesting to read about at wikipedia and a couple of other places. RIP,,I'm glad her son was there. She seemed to live a few differant lives in her marriages.

By von ernst

a real eyething natural woman. NOT like the dirt dogs on the screen today. WHAT A BUNCH OF SLUGS OR ON THE SLIVER SCREEN TODAY, PUKE.

By Virginia Brown

I loved her movies, she has brough me many happy times, some happy, some sad and A lot of tears.I hope she knowed how much she was loved by all of us.Heaven is A better place with her.

Friday 08 January

By Anne

I truly appreciated Jennifer Jones acting ability. May she rest in peace.

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