The following statement was just released by the Redgrave family:
Actress and Playwright Lynn Redgrave (67) passed away peacefully last night (Sunday) at her home in Connecticut. Her children, Ben, Pema, and Annabel, and close friends were at her side.
In a statement, her children said, "Our beloved mother Lynn Rachel passed away peacefully after a seven year journey with breast cancer. She lived, loved and worked harder than ever before. The endless memories she created as a mother, grandmother, writer, actor and friend will sustain us for the rest of our lives. Our entire family asks for privacy through this difficult time."
In addition to her children, Lynn Redgrave is survived by six grandchildren, her sister Vanessa, and four nieces and nephews.
A private funeral with be held later this week.
Click Here to read BroadwayWorld.com's full obituary.
Click here to view photos of Lynn Redgrave by BroadwayWorld.com's Walter McBride
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