'Everybody Loves Raymond' Star Doris Roberts Dies At 90
LOS ANGELES (CBS SF/AP) — Doris Roberts, who played the tart-tongued, endlessly meddling mother on "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died, a family spokeswoman said. She was 90.
Roberts died overnight in her sleep, spokeswoman Janet Daily said Monday. Daily was told of the death by Roberts' son, Michael Cannata. The cause of death was not immediately known. Roberts had been healthy and active, Daily said.
In the last two weeks, the actress had attended a discussion on Hollywood and gender held by the SAG-AFTRA actors' guild. Roberts won four Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Marie Barone on CBS' "Everybody Loves Raymond," and received a total of seven nods as best supporting actress for the show.
"We loved our mom, the great #DorisRoberts. A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend," Phil Rosenthal, the show's producer, posted on his Twitter account.
We loved our mom, the great #DorisRoberts. A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend. pic.twitter.com/539JOa8EWo
— Phil Rosenthal (@PhilRosenthal) April 18, 2016
.@PatriciaHeaton holds the hand of @doris_roberts during the table read of the Contractor episode of @RaymondTVLand. pic.twitter.com/5uiotN1ITb
— Tom Caltabiano (@TomCaltabiano) April 19, 2016
The sitcom, which aired from 1996 to 2005, also starred Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton. Peter Boyle, who played husband Frank to Roberts' Marie, died in 2006.
To my beloved Marie - RIP. pic.twitter.com/TtZCySQnLK
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 18, 2016
❤️keep them safe for me up there pic.twitter.com/TkM9K7Xa1P
— Madylin Sweeten (@REALAllyBarone) April 19, 2016
Roberts was also known for her role in the TV detective series "Remington Steele" and her work on stage and in movies. Here is what co-star Pierce Brosnan said:
She was born Nov. 4, 1925, in St. Louis and grew up in New York, Daily said. Besides her son, she is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jane, and three grandchildren, Kelsey, Andrew, and Devon Cannata.
More tributes poured in on social media:
RIP @doris_roberts - you were a dream to work with. Such beauty, so funny and so charming. @bobsaget @JohnStamos pic.twitter.com/dFqmq7KuLL
— Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) April 19, 2016
Rest in peace sweet oh so talented Doris. https://t.co/OIIW1vVE91
— bob saget (@bobsaget) April 19, 2016
Sorry dear friend Doris Roberts has passed, always wanted our best. Those classes & dinners we shared remain always. pic.twitter.com/GNIeicZBsq
— Thaao Penghlis (@ThaaoPenghlis) April 18, 2016
#RIP to one of my ultimate favorites, Doris Roberts. We spoke at length about ageism in Hollywod & I'm proud to say I think she overcame it.
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) April 18, 2016
So sad to read about the passing of Doris Roberts. She will always Marie Barone to me. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 18, 2016
Rest in peace, Doris. You were a good kisser and a great actress. https://t.co/0djotNws2F
— Brant Daugherty (@brantdaugherty) April 18, 2016
RIP DORIS ROBERTS. ANOTHER LEGEND IS GONE!
— Joey Lawrence (@joeylawrence) April 19, 2016
Doris Roberts made me laugh so hard so many times. #everybodylovesmarie
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) April 19, 2016
I wanna be #DorisRoberts when I grow up. One of my comedy inspirations. She made the world a funnier place!
— Wendi McLendon-Covey (@wendimclendonco) April 19, 2016
Rest in peace #DorisRoberts ???????? #EverybodyLovesRaymond And Everybody loved Doris ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MZeIkYXRqC
— Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash) April 19, 2016
I planned a murder with @doris_roberts some say it was for a TV show but little do they know. RIP my talented friend pic.twitter.com/tSNGXLQ5o5
— Tim Conway (@RealTimConway) April 19, 2016
Doris Roberts never stopped working. Classy funny broad, may she RIP.
— kristen johnston (@thekjohnston) April 18, 2016
Rest In Peace our funny lady. #DorisRoberts #comedygreatness https://t.co/y1H1S4F6dt
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) April 19, 2016
God thank you for 90 years of Doris Roberts on this planet. You left us laughing!!! You left us better!! ...cont. https://t.co/ceU4SRbW4G
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) April 19, 2016
#DorisRoberts you were one of the funniest people to work with, you lived life to the fullest in NZ. We will miss u pic.twitter.com/34N8PbbQlB
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) April 19, 2016
RIP #DorisRoberts. An amazing talent and and amazing person
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 19, 2016
Goodbye old friend , God speed . Everybody loves Doris ❤️ Doris Roberts R.I.P… https://t.co/gKRZEDlicM
— Roma Downey (@RealRomaDowney) April 19, 2016
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