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Sean Penn's mother Eileen Ryan has died aged 94. The actress - who was due to turn 95 on October 16th - passed away at her home in Malibu, California, according to a statement from 'Dead Man Walking' star Sean's publicist.
Eileen was known for starring in more than 60 TV shows and films, including the likes of 1999 Paul Thomas Anderson-directed movie 'Magnolia' opposite Tom Cruise and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and 2001 comedy motion picture 'I Am Sam' alongside Sean, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dakota Fanning. She also appeared alongside her son in 1991 crime drama movie 'Indian Runner', and 2006 film 'All the King’s Men'.
What's more, Eileen starred opposite Davide Arquette and Scarlett Johansson in 2002 comedy 'Eight Legged Freaks' and in 2016 she appeared in the Warren Beatty-directed 'Rules Don't Apply'. On the small screen, Eileen appeared in the likes of 'Little House on the Prairie' - which Sean made his TV acting debut in with a brief appearance in 1974 – as well as 'ER', 'Ally McBeal', 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', 'Prime Suspect', and 'Grey's Anatomy', among others.
As well as being a mother to Sean, 62, Eileen was also a mum to musician Michael Penn, 64, and late actor Chris Penn, who passed away in 2006 aged 40. Eileen was married to actor and director Leo Penn for 41 years from 1957, after they met in New York at rehearsals for play 'The Iceman Cometh' before tying the knot months later, until his death in 1998.
The late star's cause of death is not known.
.EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has acquired UK and Irish rights to Chris Pine’s directorial debut Poolman from AGC Studios.
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Now, in an interview with Esquire, they have revealed what they had planned.Through a quirk of Starfleet technology, Kirk’s father, George, would have found himself hurtling forward through time and coming face-to-face with his fully grown son, played by Chris Pine, who, of course, is now the beloved captain of the Enterprise. “It was going to be a grand father-son space adventure—think ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ in space,” McKay said.
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Eileen Ryan, known for her role in "Little House on the Prairie," has died at 94. Ryan, who was the mother of actors Sean Penn and Christopher Penn and musician Michael Penn, died at her home in Malibu, California, on Sunday, according to family spokesperson Mara Buxbaum. Ryan would have turned 95 on Oct.
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Eileen Ryan has died aged 94 at her home in Malibu, a representative for the star has confirmed, although no cause of death has been revealed.The actress was just days shy of celebrating her 95th birthday on October 16th. Eileen was best known for her roles in Little House On The Prairie and At Close Range, and she was also mother to successful actor Sean Penn, 62, musician Michael Penn, 64, and late actor Chris Penn, who died in 2006 at age 40. She was married to her sons' father, actor and director Leo Penn, from 1957 until he passed away in 1998.
Sean Penn, died at her home in Malibu Sunday, according to a statement from Penn's rep. She was 94. Ryan made her Broadway debut in 1953's before appearing in over 60 television shows and films over her storied career, including 2002’s E and Feast in 2005. She also starred in the film in 1999 and alongside her son Sean in 2001's .She would go on to star in several films alongside her son, including , , , and .As far as TV goes, Ryan appeared on the episode «A World of Difference» as well as , , and also 1972's and , where she was directed by her husband, the late Leo Penn. He also helped direct her on episodes of , , , and in the 1988 movie .Her last on-screen credit was in Warren Beatty's in 2016.Born Eileen Annucci, Ryan met Leo in 1957 in New York City at rehearsals for, according to the statement.