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Frances Sternhagen, who won Tonys for her performances inThe Good DoctorandThe Heiress, has died.
We continue to be inspired by her love and life.
Sternhagen worked extensively onstage and on television.
On Broadway, she won two Tonys and was nominated for five more.
On TV, she played the mother of anybody who was anybody.
She was nominated for two Emmys for her role onCheersas Cliff Clavins overbearing mother.
Sternhagen is survived by six children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, according to her familys statement.
A celebration of her remarkable career and life is planned for mid January, near her 94th birthday.
Her son, John Carlin, made a personal statement on Instagram.
Fly on, Frannie, he wrote.
The curtain goes down on a life so richly, passionately, humbly and generously lived.
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