Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Dies at 98

By Carmel Dagan

Carmel Dagan

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Ann Blyth, who drew a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” died Wednesday. She was 98.

KABC’s George Pennachio reported her death.

The dark beauty was also noted for her roles in prison drama “Brute Force” (1947), Mario Lanza vehicle “The Great Caruso” (1951) and 1957’s “The Helen Morgan Story” with Paul Newman.

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