Lisa Loring Dead - Original Wednesday Addams Actress Passes Away at 64

Lisa Loring, the actress who originated the role of Wednesday Addams in the 1960s series The Addams Family, has sadly passed away.

Loring was just six-years-old when she began playing Wednesday in the ABC sitcom and she played the role for two years. She was also known for her roles on the TV shows The Pruitts of Southampton and As the World Turns.

The death was confirmed by Lisa‘s daughter Vanessa Foumberg.

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“She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands,” Foumberg told Variety.

Lisa‘s friend Laurie Jacobson wrote on Facebook, “It is with great sadness that I report the death of our friend, Lisa Loring. 4 Days ago she suffered a massive stroke brought on by smoking and high blood pressure. She had been on life support for 3 days. Yesterday, her family made the difficult decision to remove it and she passed last night. She is embedded in the tapestry that is pop culture and in our hearts always as Wednesday Addams. Beautiful, kind, a loving mother, Lisa’s legacy in the world of entertainment is huge. And the legacy for her family and friends — a wealth of humor, affection and love will long play in our memories. RIP, Lisa. Damn, girl…you were a ton of fun.”

We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to Lisa‘s loved ones during this difficult time.