Actress Mary Mara drowns in a New York river

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Mary Mara drowns in a New York river.

The actress is remembered for her outstanding appearances on ER and Law & Order.

A tragedy! The entertainment world is in mourning after it was announced that renowned actress Mary Mara, who is remembered for her outstanding appearances on ER and Law & Order, drowned a New York river.

According to The Sun the 61-year-old actress was pulled from the San Lorenzo River by New York State Police as well as members of other emergency teams in Cape Vincent. Rest in peace Mary Mary.

The investigation into Mary Mara’s continues

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According to police reports, Mary Mara is believed to have drowned while swimming but the investigation is still ongoing. The actress’s body was taken to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The bad news began to circulate immediately.

Born on September 21, 1960, in Syracuse, New York, the actress was living in Cape Vincent at the time of her death. She graduated from Corcoran High School before attending San Francisco State University and Yale. She received many farewell messages on social media.

The actress went swimming in the river to exercise

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According to TMZ, police received a call around eight in the morning about a possible drowning in the Lawrence River. Upon arrival, a body was found in the water and it was learned that it was the actress Mary Mara, who was visiting her sister and went swimming for exercise.

A family spokesman said the actress was staying at the summer home of her sister, Martha Mara, of Syracuse, New York. The property faces the river on the outskirts of the village of Cape Vincent, in the Thousand Islands region, where the St. Lawrence River separates Canada from the United States, Deadline reported.

More about actress Mary Mara

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Mary Mara played the series regular role of Inspector Byrn Carson on the CBS police drama Nash Bridges as well as starring alongside Michael J. Fox in The Hard Way, Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night, Sandra Bullock in Love Potion No. 9, John Travolta in A Civil Action and Mandy Patinkin in Criminal Minds and True Colors.

The actress, who would have turned 62 in September, is survived by her stepdaughter, Katie Mersola; her sister, Martha Mara, of Syracuse; another sister and brother-in-law, Susan Mara and Scott Dailey, of Kent, Washington; and a nephew, Christopher Dailey, of Sammamish, Washington.

People express their condolences for Mary Mara’s death

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On Twitter, users offered their condolences for the death of actress Mary Mara: “I felt that Mary Mara was in every program I saw. I first remember her as Loretta, but I will never forget Sherri being ‘roasted’ by CJ during a briefing.»

“Rest in peace, how horrible.» “I am very saddened to learn that actress Mary Mara drowned at the age of 61. Her credits include ER, Law & Order and NYPD Blue.” “ Oh no. This is so sad. I loved her voice. She had a great speaking voice,” “She was very supportive to everyone on set and very good to me. This is very sad.»