Jennifer Leak — well-known from “The Young and the Restless” — has died … this in response to a report.
The cleaning soap star handed away at residence final week in Jupiter, FL after succumbing to her longtime battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a uncommon neurological illness … so says the East Hampton Star, which first reported her dying.
The outlet additionally stories her mind tissue is being donated to the Mayo Clinic for analysis. On her well being struggles, her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria added … “Her courage and bravery tried in vain to fight the disease.”
Jennifer was finest recognized for enjoying Gwen Sherman on ‘Y&TR’ for a pair episodes — and notably starred reverse Lucille Ball in 1968’s “Yours, Mine and Ours,” taking part in the comedic legend’s teen daughter.
The Wales-born actress truly nearly had her huge break in 1967’s “The Graduate” after impressing director Mike Nichols … however in the end misplaced out on showing within the critically-acclaim flick as a result of immigration points.
Jennifer nonetheless discovered success in Hollywood, nonetheless … her notable credit embrace “Hawaii Five-0,” “Nero Wolfe,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” and “Another World.”
Her final listed credit score was in 1992 for the ABC cleaning soap opera “Loving,” wherein she performed Dr. Hennessy for two episodes.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, in addition to her brother, Kenneth Leak. Her ashes shall be buried in a cemetery positioned in her residence nation of Wales. She was 76 years outdated.
RIP