"I came up with a conviction that most of the winners in this business became stars overnight by playing shady dames with sex appeal," she recalled in 1967. Sympathy Ideas. I regret that I never had a chance to speak with her in spite of my many attempts. To Diane and Mimi--the loss of your Mother is also felt by her many, many admirers. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . GAIL REED COX. Jane M. Dorothy was a beloved lady throughout her life. Ann M. I'm so sorry for your loss,Ms Malone was a wonderful person and actress!She will be dearly missed. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Dorothy also received the Photoplay Award for "Most Popular Female Actress in a TV Series" in 1966. I was so sorry to see she is gone, such a bright light in a dimm world. Dorothy was one of the best actresses the world has ever seen and entertained millions of people worldwide. Romans 15:13 May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in Him. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Sending my deepest condolences to the family. She now is a star in the heavens .AJ. She had a lovely career and we are sorry to lose her. She was a beautiful woman. Mary M. May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Malone family and friends at this difficult time. To stay informed on local happenings,sign up for our newsletter! DALLAS Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. Right now her movie Written on the Wind is on the TCM Channel and I am enjoying her in one of her best performances. I was very sorry to hear of Ms. Malone's passing. Dorothy . You were a great actress with class. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Offering my heartfelt condolences and prayers for for the brilliant and accomplished Dorothy Malone's family. I kept up with her career even after I moved to Florida and back 20 years ago. Barbara M. Dorothy was a STAR who deserved that title for all her talents. She was a very special lady who will long be remembered. She may have left the stage, but not the thoughts and prayers of her fans. 1924 - 2018. When she was 3-months-old, her father a telephone company auditor moved the family to Dallas where she was raised in a strict Catholic household. Her elegance & grace brightened the screen & the camera loved her. The latter reacts towards her with a mixture of lust and pity, bragging that he sat up half the night discussing literature and life with a beautiful, half-naked blonde. Share. Although the Hollywood star Dorothy Malone, who has died aged 92, appeared in only a handful of works of distinction in a fairly lengthy career, they were good enough to secure her place in film history. Dorothy was born in Bath, the daughter of Colin R. and Dorothy W. (Stevenson) Dunn, and, like her parents, was a long-time resident of Westport Island. Interment will be in the Garden of the Apostles at Chapel Lawn following the service. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Share. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She had been divorced from their father, a dashing Frenchman, Jacques Bergerac. Dorothy Malone, 89, of Westport Island, died April 22 at her home surrounded by her family. I wanted to just reach out to hold her and help her. 'Molly' Malone Beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, 74 Mrs. Dorothy A. My condolences to the family. She was a lady inside and out and a wonderful mother, which was, in my opinion, her greatest achievement! Search by Name. Grief Support. Share. When Jack Lemmon announced her as the winner of the 1956 Academy Award for best actress in a supporting role for the performance, she rushed to the stage of the Pantages Theatre and gave the longest speech of the evening. "As a child I lived by the rules," she said in 1967, "repeating them over and over, abiding by them before I fully understood their full meaning." I am a big fan and have been since Peyton Place. I kept up with her career even after I moved to Florida and back 20 years ago. Submit an Obituary. In Written on the Wind, Malone played Marylee, an oil heiress, sister of an alcoholic playboy Kyle Hadley (Robert Stack). Sign the Guest Book. I am a big fan and have been since Peyton Place. Blessings and prayers to your family for sharing your lovely mother with the world. This actress was a true talent. Malone married three times two and a half by her calculation. Her outstanding talents will always be on film for future generations to enjoy. She is survived by her daughters, Mimi and Diane, six grandchildren, and her brother, Robert. What a loss for her daughters and all her family members. After the series ended, she appeared in TV movies, including "Murder in Peyton Place" (1977) and "Peyton Place The Next Generation" (1985). Link copied Jan. 20, 2018, 3:05 PM UTC / Updated Jan . Her first three movie roles were walk-ons with no lines; her later roles were not much improvement. I loved her in all her movies as she waa such a talented actress and ao beautiful- sort of a Grace Kelley ladylike looks. It was a smash hit and aired in prime-time three nights a week over the next five years, from 1964 to 1969. Malone assumed the Turner role as Constance Mackenzie, the bookshop operator who harbored a dark secret about the birth of her daughter Allison, played by the 19-year-old Mia Farrow. May you and your families have support and love during this sad time. We invite you to share condolences for Dorothy Malone in our Guest Book. Malones career waned after she reached 40, but she achieved her widest popularity with Peyton Place, the 1964-69 ABC series based on Grace Metalious steamy novel which became a hit 1957 movie starring Lana Turner. (83 years old). I have a cousin whom is past away too you & she have the same name . We will love you and miss you always. Be at Peace now, and thank you for the memories! "Molly" (nee Caldwell) Malone, 74, of North Arlington, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. If a mother can be judged by the character and charm of her daughter, then Dorothy Malone was a complete success as actress and mother both. Search by Name. She was such a sweet lady back when I delivered flowers, I would always deliver anything ordered through McShans. She was a real mivie star. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I was so sorry to see she is gone, such a bright light in a dimm world. Thank you so much for this opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings on the life and passing of the beautiful Ms. Dorothy Malone. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Becky (Gene) Wojewoda, and Margaret (Rev. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Share. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented woman. She loved the many pets she rescued over the years, as well as the animals and birds around her home, and was proud to have served a daily meal to her personal murder of crows for over 40 years. Search by Name. These loving messages for her continue to express how much she was admired. How lucky you were. All of us who knew you back in SMU days also felt that we knew Dorothy . Search by Name. To a great actress, friend, co star. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. THE BIG SLEEP and WARLOCK are personal favorites. I have loved you since I first saw Peyton Place. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," has died. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. With her passing comes the knowledge that where she is, she will remain beautiful forever. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. May the Peace of Christ comfort and keep you all. 'Molly' Malone Beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, 74 Mrs. Dorothy A. When Jack Lemmon announced her as the winner of the 1956 Academy Award for best actress in a supporting role for the performance, she rushed to the stage of the Pantages Theatre and gave the longest speech of the evening. May the God of all comfort help your family to cope. My condolences to her family. The following is from the Jan. 19, 2018, edition of The New York Times. In 1942, an RKO talent scout saw her in a play at Southern Methodist University and recommended her for a studio contract. Sign up for service and obituary updates. She settled for $7,000 with the proviso that she could leave the set at 5 p.m. so she could spend time with her young daughters, Mimi and Diane. One of my favorite actresses, in some of my favorite movies. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Sign the Guest Book. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. All rights reserved. Best supporting Oscar winners Dorothy Malone and Anthony Quinn pose at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on March 27, 1957. Her family has lost their beloved member and the world has lost a beloved lady. I pray her daughters will find peace at this very sad time. Sympathy Ideas. I will always remember Dorothy as I enjoyed her acting. She also was an outstanding actress who made all of her performances memorable.. Dorothy was a beautiful soul who will forever be remembered. You begin to interest me vaguely, she says. Find an Obituary. I worked with Mimi at Neiman- Marcus during Christmas @ 1980. She will forever be remembered as a unique performer for all of her roles. Mrs. Malone retired from TF North in Calumet City after working in the cafeteria for over 25 years. Looks like were closed for the rest of the afternoon, she says. Her outstanding talents will always be on film for future generations to enjoy. "As a child I lived by the rules," she said in 1967, "repeating them over and over, abiding by them before I fully understood their full meaning.". Dorothy Malone. She has left a good legacy. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. The family would like to acknowledge their deep appreciation to her wonderful and loyal caregivers for the love and joy they brought into her life. Besides Vanderstraaten, Malone is survived by a brother, retired U.S. District Judge Robert B. Maloney, and another daughter, Diane Thompson, all of Dallas. Sympathy Ideas. Romans 15:13 May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in Him. Jane M. Dorothy was a beloved lady throughout her life. She had many trials and tribulations throughout her life, but always pulled from her inner strength and was able to face any obstacle with her family close by and God in control. She will forever be remembered for her mesmerizing role in Written on the Wind. Free of her Warner Bros. contract, Malone was cast by Universal in Written on the Wind, which she later termed the most fun picture I ever made. Important films followed: Man of a Thousand Faces as the wife of Lon Chaney (James Cagney); Too Much, Too Soon as Diana Barrymore, the alcoholic daughter of John Barrymore (Errol Flynn); The Last Sunset, a western with Kirk Douglas and Rock Hudson. When a reporter suggested that she was well fixed because of the "Peyton Place" money, she replied: "Don't you believe it. DALLAS (AP) - Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," died Friday in her hometown of Dallas at age 93. . Submit an Obituary; Submit a Volunteer Bulletin Board Listing; Submit Other; Submission Deadlines; Dorothy Malone. The film, directed by Douglas Sirk, Hollywoods master of glossy melodrama, also starred Rock Hudson and Robert Stack. Rest in Peace Miss. I mourn the passing of a lovely lady I was blessed to know. Ms. Malone attended Southern Methodist University, where an RKO talent agent saw her in a 1943 school production and soon whisked her away to Hollywood. Malone had a small but pivotal role as Kim Novaks helpful neighbour in Richard Quines taut film noir Pushover (1954), before becoming a platinum blonde to play Doris Days sister in Young at Heart (1954), and the married woman with whom a soldier (Tab Hunter) has a fling while on leave in Walshs Battle Cry (1955). Obituary. Funeral arrangement under the care ofJohnson Funeral Home. THE BIG SLEEP and WARLOCK are personal favorites. . Sympathy Ideas. Grief Support. or to the charity of your choice. 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