From The Hollywood Reporter · Mike Barnes · · 50s
Anjanette Comer Dies at 86
Actress Anjanette Comer, known for The Loved One and The Appaloosa, dies at 86 after declining major roles.
In brief
Actress Anjanette Comer, known for The Loved One and The Appaloosa, dies at 86 after declining major roles. Actress Anjanette Comer died at 86 after passing on two major starring opportunities in the 1960s. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Anjanette Comer
Actress Anjanette Comer, who had leading roles in The Loved One and The Appaloosa, died at 86.
Died May 28
Comer died May 28 at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, according to a death certificate filed with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Battled Leukemia
She battled leukemia and had heart issues before her death.
Passed on Roles
Comer declined two major starring opportunities: Robert Redford's Barefoot in the Park and Warren Beatty's Bonnie and Clyde.
Who Benefited
Jane Fonda and Faye Dunaway ultimately benefited from Comer's decisions.
What it means
Actress Anjanette Comer died at 86 after passing on two major starring opportunities in the 1960s.
