Ann Blyth: key obituary facts
Is Ann Blyth dead? Yes. Ann Blyth died on June 24, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Ann Blyth's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ann Blyth known for?
She was an American actress.
More about Ann Blyth
Born: 16 August 1928.
Place of birth: Mount Kisco.
Gender: female.
Occupation: film actor, singer, stage actor, television actor, actor, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Professional Children's School.
Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Career began: 1944.
Career ended: 1985.
Occupations: Actress, singer.
Years active: 1933–1985.
Known for: Mildred Pierce.
Ann Blyth, the American actress best known for Mildred Pierce, died on June 24, 2026, at age 98.
Born Anne Marie Blythe in Mount Kisco, New York, she began performing as a child in radio before moving on to Broadway and later film. Blyth signed with Universal Studios in the 1940s and made her screen debut in Chip Off the Old Block in 1944.
She went on to appear in films including Brute Force, The Great Caruso and The King’s Thief, and later worked in television and stage productions. Her television credits included The Twilight Zone and Murder, She Wrote. She also had a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Blyth retired from acting in 1985.