Oscar-nominated actress Penelope Milford has passed away at 77 in Saugerties, New York. Her brother confirmed the heartbreaking news, though the cause was not shared.
Many remember her as Vi Munson in Coming Home (1978) — the powerful Vietnam War drama alongside Jane Fonda and Jon Voight. “She had a warmth you could feel through the screen,” a fan wrote. Though she lost the Oscar to Maggie Smith, Milford’s gentle strength left a mark that time cannot erase.
Before Hollywood, she shined on Broadway in Shenandoah and Lenny, where critics praised her as “a rare talent with a soul beyond her years.” Later in life, she turned to teaching and community theater, quietly inspiring others far from the spotlight.
💔 “She didn’t chase fame — she shared art,” one colleague said.
May she rest in peace — a reminder that true stars never fade, they simply light the next stage. 🌟
