R.I.P: Actress Lynn Redgrave Dead At 67

From the Associated Press:

Lynn Redgrave died on Sunday, May 2nd at the age 67 after a long battle with breast cancer. In 2003, Redgrave had been treated for breast cancer.

Her publicist Rick Miramontez, speaking on behalf of her children, said Redgrave died peacefully Sunday night at her home in Kent, Connecticut. Children Ben, Pema and Annabel were with her, as were close friends.

Our beloved mother Lynn Rachel passed away peacefully after a seven year journey with breast cancer,” Redgrave’s children said in a statement Monday. “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.

The English actress was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar in 1967 for GEORGY GIRL, saw a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her work in 1998′s GODS AND MONSTERS and received Tony nominations for “Mrs. Warren’s Profession,” “Shakespeare for My Father” and “The Constant Wife.” Sadly, Redgrave’s death comes just one month after the passing of her older brother Corin Redgrave, and slightly over a year since her niece Natasha Richardson (daughter of their sister Vanessa Redgrave) died from the head injuries she suffered in a skiing accident.