The three-time Oscar-nominated actress was best known for her role as the abusively devout mother in the 1976 horror classic 'Carrie.'
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 14: Actress Piper Laurie poses for a picture at the 40th Anniversary Screening, Cast Reunion And Q&A For"Carrie" at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on October 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty IPiper Laurie, best known for her haunting role as an abusively devout mother in the 1976 horror classic "Carrie," died in Los Angeles Saturday at the age of 91.
The actress scored her first Oscar nomination for her work opposite Paul Newman in 1961’s classic poolhall drama "The Hustler," in which she played an alcoholic who memorably tells, "Look, I’ve got troubles and I think maybe you’ve got troubles. Maybe it’d be better if we just leave each other alone."
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