Must-Read Post on Ms. Juanita Moore

Lovers of Classic Hollywood Cinema are mourning the loss of Juanita Moore, the Oscar-nominated actress who passed away on New Year's. Moments ago, I ran across a beautiful post that honored the late, great actress. 

Publicity photo for Affair in Trinidad

Please check out Self-Styled Siren's post here.

Rest in Peace, Juanita Moore

Hours ago, Variety reported that Oscar-nominated actress Juanita Moore passed away Tuesday at her Los Angeles home. Ms. Moore is probably best known for her work as 'Annie Johnson' in 1959's Imitation of Life. She was 99 years old.

Previously, websites have stated that Ms. Moore was born on October 19, 1922, but her grandson, Kirk Kahn has told sources that she was actually born in 1914. 

My heart, my thoughts, and my prayers go out to Ms. Moore's loved ones during this time.

 --Adrienne

My heart, thoughts, and prayers also go out to the family and friends of Mr. James Avery. May both of these dynamic performers rest in eternal peace.

Celebrating WHM: Juanita Moore

(Celebrating Women's History Month)

Today, we salute the criminally unsung actress, Ms. Juanita Moore.

The actress was born on October 19, 1922 1914 in Los Angeles, California. Her earliest roles were usually uncredited ones. She was a dancer in the musicals Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) and Cabin in the Sky (1943), a nurse in Pinky (1949), and a "Native Woman" in Tarzan's Peril. You can also catch her in the "soundie" for The Mills Brothers' hit song "Paper Doll" (she's the lady on the left). 

Ms. Moore is probably best known for her role as Annie Johnson in the 1959 remake of Imitation of Life, the role that garnered her an Oscar-nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She is currently in semi-retirement.

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Links:

Wikipedia

IMDb

1999 Interview (Part I)