Mary Mara, a character actor best known for her roles in ER, Ray Donavan and Law & Order, died in an apparent drowning Sunday. She was 61 years old.
New York State police reported the death after answering a call about a possible drowning Sunday morning in the small town of Cape Vincent.
Emergency services found Mara dead in the water of the Sant Llorenç river.
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A preliminary investigation indicates that Mara drowned while swimming and police have so far found no evidence of foul play, according to a press release.
The Jefferson County Forensic Office will perform an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.
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Mara’s manager, Craig Dorfman, also confirmed the actor’s death and wrote that “Mary was one of the best actresses I’ve ever met.”
“I still remember seeing her on stage in 1992 at Mad Forest on Broadway. She was electric, funny and a real person. Everyone loved her. She will miss her.”
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A spokeswoman for Mara’s family told Deadline that the actor had been staying at his sister’s summer home in Cape Vincent when he died. The property is located in the region of the thousand islands, where the St. Lawrence River separates Canada and the United States.
Cape Vincent is an hour’s drive from Kingston, Ont.
Mara played roles for television and movies, and her credits include roles in several episodes in beloved series such as Dexter, Star Trek: Enterprise and Nash Bridges. His film credits include Mr. Saturday Night and Love Potion # 9.
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Mara’s last role was in the 2020 film Break Even, after which she retired from acting and returned to her hometown of Syracuse, according to Variety.
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The actor is survived by his stepdaughter Katie Mersola, his sisters Martha and Susan Mara and nephew Christopher Dailey.
At the time of writing, no funeral plans have been announced.
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