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Shannon Wilcox

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Shannon Wilcox
Born
Mary Kay Wilcox

(1943-05-21)May 21, 1943
Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2023(2023-09-02) (aged 80)
OccupationActress
Notable workThe Border
Songwriter
Buck James
Spouses
John Williams
(m. 1965; div. 1984)

(m. 2005; died 2015)
Children2 (including Kelli Williams)

Shannon Wilcox (May 21, 1943 – September 2, 2023) was an American character actress. She was known for her roles in the films The Border (1982), Songwriter (1984), and Frankie and Johnny (1991), and the series Buck James (1987–1988).

Personal life and death

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Wilcox was born in Ohio on May 21, 1943, and was raised on an Indiana farm. She was married to John Williams, a plastic surgeon, from 1965 until their divorce in 1984. She was also married to Alex Rocco from 2005 until his death in 2015.[1] Her two children are Sean Doyle and Kelli Williams. Wilcox died in Los Angeles on September 2, 2023, at the age of 80.[2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Alex Rocco, Who Played Moe Greene in 'The Godfather,' Dies at 79". The New York Times. July 19, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Shannon Wilcox, 'Songwriter' and 'Dallas' Actor, Dies at 80". Variety. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Shannon Wilcox, Actress in 'Songwriter,' 'Six Weeks' and 'Dallas,' Dies at 80". The Hollywood Reporter. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Shannon Wilcox Dies: 'Dallas' Actress Who Appeared In Several Garry Marshall Films Was 80". Deadline. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Shannon Wilcox". Emmys. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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