Everybody Loves Raymond Actress Doris Roberts Dies at 90
Doris Roberts, who played the tart-tongued, endlessly meddling mother on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has died, a family spokeswoman said. She was 90.
Roberts died overnight in her sleep, spokeswoman Janet Daily said Monday. Daily was told of the death by Roberts’ son, Michael Cannata.
The cause of death was not immediately known. Roberts had been healthy and active, Daily said.
Last month, Roberts appeared at an actors’ union event that focused on the scarcity of female directors in entertainment. She asked the panel why there were so few roles for elder actors.
Roberts won four Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Marie Barone on CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond,” receiving a total of seven nominations as best supporting actress for the sitcom.
“We loved our mom, the great #DorisRoberts. A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend,” Phil Rosenthal, the show’s producer, posted on his Twitter account.
The sitcom, which aired from 1996 to 2005, also starred Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton. Peter Boyle, who played husband Frank Barone opposite Roberts, died in 2006.
“She was funny and tough and loved life, living it to the fullest,” tweeted Heaton. She recalled Roberts as a “consummate professional.”
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This woman was 70 years old before she achieved fame as an actress. You are never too old!
The first time I remember her was in Remington Steele and I was a huge fan of the show. Then I got to love her character of Marie. She reminded me of my mom (don't tell her that).
She had a wonderful life, but I am very sad to know that she is no longer with us.
A great character actress. One of the best and and still could have done many other roles. She will be missed. RIP.