Carrie Ann Morrow was the older sister of actress Jennifer Jason Leigh, who is known for her roles in movies such as The Hateful Eight, Single White Female, and Last Exit to Brooklyn. Carrie Ann Morrow died on December 27, 2016, in Davis, California, at the age of 58. The cause of death was a drug overdose, according to IMDb.
Early Life and Family Background
Carrie Ann Morrow was born on October 27, 1958, in Hollywood, California, to actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter and actress Barbara Turner. She had a younger sister, Jennifer Leigh, who was born in 1962. Her parents divorced when she was seven years old, and she grew up with her mother and sister.
Her father, Vic Morrow, was a famous actor who starred in movies such as Blackboard Jungle, Combat!, and The Bad News Bears. He had a troubled relationship with his daughters and was estranged from them for most of his life. He died in a tragic accident in 1982, when a helicopter crashed into him and two child actors during the filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie.
Struggle with Substance Abuse
Carrie Ann Morrow followed her father and sister into the entertainment industry, but she did not achieve much success. She appeared in only two films: Freedom (1981) and Georgia (1995), the latter of which was written by her mother and starred her sister.
She struggled with drug addiction for many years, according to Jennifer Jason Leigh. In an interview with The Guardian, the actress said that her sister was a drug addict and that she started acting as a way of trying to understand her father and sister’s substance use habits.
She also said that she had countless stories of her sister’s addiction and that she tried to help her many times. She said:
“I have countless stories about my sister. I tried to help her so many times. I did everything I could think of to do. And it’s just heartbreaking.”
Death and Legacy
Carrie Ann Morrow died on December 27, 2016, in Davis, California, from a drug overdose. She was 58 years old. She left behind her mother, Barbara Turner, who died four months later in April 2017, and her sister, Jennifer Jason Leigh, who is still active in the film industry.
Carrie Ann Morrow’s life and death are a tragic example of how addiction can ruin lives and families. Her sister has said that she misses her every day and that she hopes that she is at peace now.
She also said that she is grateful for the memories they shared and that she loves her very much. She said:
“I miss her every day. I hope she’s at peace now. I’m so grateful for the time we had together. I love her so much.”
