Barbara Rush, the esteemed actress known for her roles in “It Came from Outer Space” and “Peyton Place,” has passed away at the age of 97. Rush’s career spanned seven decades, gracing the stage, screen, and television. 

Confirmation of her passing came from her daughter, Claudia Cowan shared that her mother passed peacefully.  Cowan expressed her mother’s choice of departing on Easter, a holiday dear to her heart, which now holds added significance for their family.

She starred alongside Hollywood’s leading men, including Paul Newman, Rock Hudson, and Marlon Brando. Her journey in acting began at the Pasadena Playhouse, where she was discovered by a talent scout, leading to her signing with Paramount Pictures in 1950.

Her big-screen debut came in “The Goldbergs”. Rush gained acclaim for her roles in films like “Bigger Than Life” opposite James Mason and “The Young Lions” alongside Dean Martin and Marlon Brando.

Following her stint in “Batman,” Rush ventured into television, notably starring as Marsha Russell in “Peyton Place” and appearing in “All My Children.”

Despite her success in film and television, Rush continued her passion for stage acting, receiving accolades such as the Sarah Siddons Award for her performance in “40 Carats” and starring in the Broadway play “A Woman of Independent Means” in 1984.