Actress Jodie Foster's mother and manager Evelyn Brandy Foster is no more. She was 90.
She died on May 13 at her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia, her family announced, reports variety.com.
Evelyn also guided the career of her son Buddy Foster, who starred on the 1968-71 series "Mayberry Rfd". She is also survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of fire and love," her family said in a statement.
"No one could beat her style, all five feet tall with naturally 'corkscrew' hair. Her family will remember those dimple smiles and big hugs and well-placed four-letter words. No one messed with Nana, an original like no other. May she live in all of us forever."
Her family will mourn her passing privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...
She died on May 13 at her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia, her family announced, reports variety.com.
Evelyn also guided the career of her son Buddy Foster, who starred on the 1968-71 series "Mayberry Rfd". She is also survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of fire and love," her family said in a statement.
"No one could beat her style, all five feet tall with naturally 'corkscrew' hair. Her family will remember those dimple smiles and big hugs and well-placed four-letter words. No one messed with Nana, an original like no other. May she live in all of us forever."
Her family will mourn her passing privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...
- 5/17/2019
- GlamSham
Evelyn “Brandy” Foster, who managed the career of daughter Jodie Foster, died May 13 at her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia, her family announced. She was 90.
Evelyn Foster also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who starred on the 1968-71 CBS series “Mayberry Rfd” as the son of Ken Berry’s lead character. Foster is also survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
“Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of fire and love,” her family said in a statement. “No one could beat her style, all five feet tall with naturally ‘corkscrew’ hair. Her family will remember those dimple smiles and big hugs and well-placed four-letter words. No one messed with Nana, an original like no other. May she live in all of us forever.”
Foster was raised in Rockford, Ill., and performed as a big band singer.
Evelyn Foster also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who starred on the 1968-71 CBS series “Mayberry Rfd” as the son of Ken Berry’s lead character. Foster is also survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
“Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of fire and love,” her family said in a statement. “No one could beat her style, all five feet tall with naturally ‘corkscrew’ hair. Her family will remember those dimple smiles and big hugs and well-placed four-letter words. No one messed with Nana, an original like no other. May she live in all of us forever.”
Foster was raised in Rockford, Ill., and performed as a big band singer.
- 5/17/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Evelyn “Brandy” Foster, who managed the childhood career of daughter Jodie Foster, died May 13 in her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia. She was 90 years old.
Her death was confirmed by Jennifer Allen, publicist for Jodie Foster.
Born Evelyn Almond and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Foster had been a big band singer and worked briefly as a Hollywood publicist when, after she and husband Lucius Foster divorced in the early 1960s, she began managing the career of son Buddy Foster, best known for his role as Mike Jones on the 1968-71 series Mayberry R.F.D.
According to information provided by Allen, Evelyn Foster managed and guided daughter Jodie’s career until 1991’s Oscar-winning performance in The Silence of the Lambs. Jodie Foster’s first professional job came as a...
Her death was confirmed by Jennifer Allen, publicist for Jodie Foster.
Born Evelyn Almond and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Foster had been a big band singer and worked briefly as a Hollywood publicist when, after she and husband Lucius Foster divorced in the early 1960s, she began managing the career of son Buddy Foster, best known for his role as Mike Jones on the 1968-71 series Mayberry R.F.D.
According to information provided by Allen, Evelyn Foster managed and guided daughter Jodie’s career until 1991’s Oscar-winning performance in The Silence of the Lambs. Jodie Foster’s first professional job came as a...
- 5/16/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Evelyn "Brandy" Foster, a singer and Hollywood publicist who managed the career of her daughter, two-time Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster, died Monday at her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia, her family announced. She was 90.
She also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who is perhaps best known for portraying Ken Berry's boy on the 1968-71 CBS series Mayberry Rfd.
In addition to Jodie and Buddy, she is survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full ...
She also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who is perhaps best known for portraying Ken Berry's boy on the 1968-71 CBS series Mayberry Rfd.
In addition to Jodie and Buddy, she is survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full ...
- 5/16/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Evelyn "Brandy" Foster, a singer and Hollywood publicist who managed the career of her daughter, two-time Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster, died Monday at her Los Angeles home from complications related to dementia, her family announced. She was 90.
She also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who is perhaps best known for portraying Ken Berry's boy on the 1968-71 CBS series Mayberry Rfd.
In addition to Jodie and Buddy, she is survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of ...
She also guided the career of her son, Buddy Foster, who is perhaps best known for portraying Ken Berry's boy on the 1968-71 CBS series Mayberry Rfd.
In addition to Jodie and Buddy, she is survived by daughters Lucinda and Constance.
"Evelyn was without a doubt the strongest person her family has ever met, a champion, a fighter, full of ...
- 5/16/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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