Singer-actress Inga Swenson, who famously starred in the ABC sitcom, "Benson," has died at the age of 90, multiple news outlets confirmed.
Swenson's son, Mark Harris, shared the heartbreaking news to a news outlet revealing that the singer-actress died in a hospice in Los Angeles Sunday. The late star's husband, Lowell Harris, reportedly stayed with her until she took her last breath while at a board and care facility.
Inga Swenson's Cause of Death
Mark also sent the same confirmation in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter in which he also revealed that Inga Swenson died of natural causes six months after her health started deteriorating.
He did not disclose what type of condition the "Benson" star had, but the family was reportedly not shocked over her death due to the signs Swenson showed over the past few months.
On Twitter, fans paid tribute to the late singer-actress and remembered her legacy and contributions to the industry.
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One said, "Rest in peace Inga Swenson. Thanks for the hours of entertainment you 'provided' :-"
"Ingrid Svenson: 'You think I finish?' Jessica Tate: 'No. Swedish.' She may have been Lizzie in 110 in the Shade and Gretchen on Benson, but to me she was Corinne's biological mother on SOAP," another wrote. "Rest in Peace Inga Swenson."
Remembering Inga Swenson
The Omaha, Nebraska, born star started her career by having supporting roles in several films like "The Miracle Worker" and "Advise and Consent." She soon starred in "New Faces" and "The First Gentleman" prior to her performances in "Baker Street" and "110 in the Shade," which led her to earn Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical.
In 1978, Swenson became part of the hit ABC comedy series, "Soap," and played the role of Ingrid Svenson.
Her famed acting teacher, Alvina Krause at Northwestern University, spoke highly of her skills after Swenson studied under her.
"How she acted was a mystery: she used no tricks of characterization, no incomparable vocal eccentricities: there was nothing in her work to label 'theatrical,' no moments of bravura acting. Yet she invariably wove her spell," she shared in 1962.
The trained lyric soprano's career continued to bloom in the years thereafter, and she also notably worked in the City Center revival of "My Fair Lady" in the 1960s.
