Jessica Walter dies at 80 in New York

Emmy-winning actress Jessica Walter, who starred in Arrested Development, died at her home in New York. She was 80 years old.

Jessica Walter, best known for her role in Arrested Development, passed away in her sleep at her New York home. She was 80. The Emmy-winning actress’s daughter Brooke Bowman confirmed the news of her death in a statement on Thursday, March 25. Brooke Bowman in a statement, an entertainment industry executive and Jessica Walter’s daughter released a statement about her mother’s death. It read, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.”