"Major League" actress Margaret Whitton died at the age of 67. She had a short battle with cancer.
The "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton peacefully passed away at her home in Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. Her producing partner and friend, Steven Tabakin has confirmed her death, Variety reports.
The "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton was known for her corrupt character, Rachel Phelps opposite Charlie Sheen. She starred in "The Secret of My Success" where she worked with Michael J. Fox as well.
She also appeared in Mel Gibson's "9 ½ Weeks" (1986) and "Man Without a Face" (1993) with Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. The "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton also did well in portraying her character as a gay nineties temptress in the 1987 film, "Ironweed".
The "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton came from the New York stage. She began performing in off-broadway gems such as "Baby Goya" and "Nourish the Beast". In 1982, she made her broadway debut, appearing in "Steaming".
"Major League" actress Margaret Whitton is not just an actress. She also worked as a director and producer. One of her works is the 2011 movie "A bird of the Air". She also directed the play "Portia Coughlin" in 1996.
"By the Bog of Cats" was also directed by the "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton. And in 2004, she helmed "Dirty Tricks" where Judith Ivey played the character of Martha Mitchell.
Of course, that does not stop there as "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton also made a name for herself in the small screens. In 1968, she appeared in the soap opera, "One Life to Live". She also took part in "The Doctors" in 1963.
According to The Hollywood reporter, "Major League" actress Margaret Whitton will be honored with a memorial service early on next year.