The mysterious death of actress Mary Mara, found in St. Lawrence river
What happened to Mary Mara?
Shock, sadness and, above all, many questions surround the strange death of actress Mary Mara, aged 61.
Drowned in the St. Lawrence River
The actress, who participated in series like 'ER' and 'Law & Order,' allegedly drowned in the St. Lawrence river in the state of New York.
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No clues of what happened
So far, the circumstances of how Mary Mara entered the waters of the well-known river have not been determined.
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Mary was in Cape Vincent
It all happened in the quiet town of Cape Vincent. Mary Mara was staying at her sister's summer home, according to the New York State Police.
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Out to exercise
According to TMZ, Mary Mara had gone out to exercise. The next news they heard from her was that her body had been found lifeless in the St. Lawrence river.
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No first signs of violence
On Sunday June 26, the New York State Police responded to the call that a body had been found in the river. It turned out to be Mary Mara's. At first sight, it showed no signs of violence.
No traces of drugs
The police assume that the actress drowned while swimming in the river. Her body was transferred to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. No traces of drugs were found.
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Official confirmation
In a statement published by Variety, Mary Mara's manager Craig Dorfman confirmed the actress' death.
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"One of the finest actresses I've ever met"
"Mary was one of the finest actresses I've ever met. I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in Mad Forest Off-Broadway. She was electric, funny and a true individual. Everyone loved her. She will be missed," said Craig Dorfman.
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A career of three decades
Mary Mara was born in Syracuse, New York. She attended San Francisco State University and then Yale. In the early 1990s, as she was in her 30s, she started acting.
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Strong presence on television
In the past 30 years, Mary Mara accumulated more than 80 credits as an actress. She participated both in films and series.
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Renowned series
In Mary Mara's filmography we find such high-profile series as 'West Wing,' 'Lost,' 'Star Trek: Enterprise,' 'Law & Order' and 'Dexter,' among others.
Films with big stars
In cinema, she participated in films such as 'Love Potion Nº 9,' starring Sandra Bullock, and 'Mr. Saturday Night' with Billy Crystal (photo).
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Last work in 2020
Her last work dates back to 2020, when she participated in 'Break Even', a film starring Tasya Teles, Joseph D. Reitman and Steve Guttenberg.
Active on Instagram
Mary Mara was very active on social media and saw beauty in the smallest things. Her profile on Instagram brings together images of her daily life, landscapes, and old objects.
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Loving pets
Her love for dogs is most clearly in her posts. Undoubtedly, not only her friends and family will miss her.
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