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Marcia Rodd Actress dead at age 87

Marcia Rodd

Marcia Rodd, an American actress, singer and director known for Little Murders, Shelter and Handle with Care, died on December 27, 2025, at age 87.

Born in Lyons, Kansas, on July 8, 1938, she studied theatre at Northwestern University before moving to New York City, where she began a stage career. Rodd was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for Shelter.

She also starred as Dorothy Gale in a 1964 televised production of The Wizard of Oz, made her film debut in Little Murders in 1971, and received acclaim for her role in Handle with Care in 1977.

Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress.

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