Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress, Dies at 98

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Washington Post - National 3 hours ago • washingtonpost.com

Ann Blyth, who played wicked daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ dies at 98

A gifted lyric soprano, she also starred in popular 1950s movie musicals opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel.

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The New York Times - Arts 3 hours ago • nytimes.com

Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress, Dies at 98

She was just 17 when she played Joan Crawford’s ungrateful daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama. It was the high point of a robust but short film career.

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