Carolyn Conwell Dead at 82

Roger Newcomb December 04, 2012
Actress Carolyn Conwell, who played Mary Williams on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS for many years, has died at age 82.

Doug Davidson, who played her son on the soap, announced the news on his Facebook page.

"She was the finest actor I have ever known and such a giving soul," Davidson wrote. "Her progeny are fabulous people. A credit to a life well lived. I truly can't say enough about her. I love her and miss her presence. God bless her and her family."

Carolyn Conwell and Tony Curtis in The Boston Strangler
Conwell starred in numerous theater productions and appeared in numerous primetime television series such as KNOTS LANDING, LOU GRANT, THE MONROES and THE BIG VALLEY.

Her film roles included Torn Curtain (opposite Paul Newman), The Boston Strangler (with Tony Curtis) and The Magnificent Seven Ride!

Conwell's funeral was held on Sunday.

She is survived by her daughter and two sons.
Roger Newcomb

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Roger Newcomb is a New York–based producer, writer, and media entrepreneur. He is the founder and executive producer of the Indie Series Awards and publisher of the We Love Soaps and Serial Scoop blogs. He's also executive producer/host of interview series We Love Soaps TV and the upcoming Soap Opera Time Capsule.