Barbara Rush, the actress most famous for her roles in “It Came From Outer Space,” “Peyton Place” and “All My Children,” died on Sunday at the age of 97.
Rush’s daughter, Fox News correspondent Claudia Cowan, confirmed her mother’s passing to Fox News Digital, saying “My wonderful mother passed away peacefully at 5:28 this evening. I was with her this morning and know she was waiting for me to return home safely to transition.”
Rush is best remembered for her role as Ellen Fields in the 1953 movie “It Came From Outer Space,” which earned her a Golden Globe the following year. She was also a beloved figure in the sci-fi genre for her performance in “When Worlds Collide.”
Apart from her work in film, Rush was famous for her roles in soap operas, including “Peyton Place” and as Nola in “All My Children.” She also appeared as Ruth Camden in 10 episodes of “7th Heaven.”
Her final major acting role seems to have been in the series “7th Heaven.” Her last credited role was in a short film titled “Bleeding Hearts: The Arteries of Glenda Bryant” in 2017.
In a statement, Rush’s daughter mentioned that “It’s fitting she chose to leave on Easter as it was one of her favorite holidays and now, of course, Easter will have a deeper significance for me and my family.”
