Penelope Milford, an Oscar-nominated actress whose quiet intensity left a lasting mark on film, theater, and audiences who valued subtlety over spectacle, has died at the age of 77. Her death was confirmed by family members, who said she passed away on October 14 while living in a rehabilitation facility in Kingston, New York, where she had been recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this year.
Milford’s sister, Candace Saint, and brother, Douglas Milford, said the accident occurred in July and required extended care. Though she had been making progress, her health ultimately declined. Her passing closes the chapter on a career defined not by constant visibility, but by depth, discipline, and a devotion to craft that never wavered. Continue reading…
