In recent news, a well-known TV star Mary Mara has passed away. Known for her role as Loretta Sweet in the medical drama ER, the actress died on Saturday, June 26, 2022. She was 61 at the time of her demise. According to sources, the New York State Police arrived quickly at Cape Vincent after receiving a call about a drowning. Mara was in the water here when they arrived. She perished while swimming, according to her representative, who corroborated the report. The precise cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
Additionally, the New York State Police released a statement where they stated that the preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming. It was added that the victim’s body did not show any signs of foul play and was transported to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office pending an autopsy to determine an official cause of death. Reports state that the Law and Order actress was staying at her sister’s summer home which is near the St. Lawrence River.
Who Was Mary Mara?
As mentioned, when the officers reached the place, they discovered Mara in the water. The Preppie Murder, a 1989 television film, marked Mara’s acting debut. It was based on a string of killings carried out by Robert Chambers, commonly known as the Preppie Killer, and was broadcast on ABC. Danny Aiello, William Baldwin, Joanna Kerns, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dorothy Fielding, James Handy, and William Devane played the main characters, and it earned favorable reviews from critics.
In the end, Loretta Sweet, a regular patient on the NBC medical drama series ER, helped Mara become well-known. The character made her debut in Season 2’s episode 21 when she and her two kids were taken in pain to the emergency room. Although Mary appeared in plenty of television shows, she was most popular for her appearances on shows like Nash Bridges, Gideon’s Crossing, Star Trek: Enterprise, Ray Donovan, and more.
Apart from these shows, the actress was also featured in other TV series including Law and Order, The West Wing, Criminal Minds, 7th Heaven, Hope and Gloria, and many more. She went on to appear in films like Blue Steel, Prom Night, and others. Her last onscreen appearance was in the 2020 film titled Break Even. As Mary Mara was a familiar name in the entertainment industry, Twitter and other social media platforms flooded with tributes and condolences. Our site also extends our deepest condolences to her well-wishers.
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