Actress Doris Roberts, known for her role as Raymond’s mother Marie in Everybody Loves Raymond, has reportedly died at age 90.
The star’s rep confirmed the news, saying that Roberts died in peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on Sunday.
Ms Roberts had an extensive career that spanned decades. The actress was nominated for 11 Emmys, including seven for her role on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Her part in the sitcom, which involved making life difficult for her son Ray and wife Debra, saw her appear on every single episode of the series between 1996 and 2005.
She is survived by her son Michael Cannata Jr., from her first marriage, and three grandchildren.
Actress Patricia Heaton, who played Raymond’s husband on Everybody Loves Raymond, paid tribute on Twitter “to my beloved Marie – RIP”.
“Truly the end of an era. My wonderful TV Mother-in-law and ELR nemesis Doris Roberts was a consummate professional from whom I learned so much. She was funny and tough and loved life, living it to the fullest. Nothing gave her greater joy than her three wonderful grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. It truly was a privilege Doris. I love you and miss you.”
Ray Romano, who played her son in the hit sitcom, has issued a statement, saying: “Doris Roberts had an energy and a spirit that amazed me. She never stopped. Whether working professionally or with her many charities, or just nurturing and mentoring a young, green comic trying to make it as an actor, she did it all with such a grand love for life and people and I will miss her dearly.”
