Comedian Charlie Chaplin’s daughter Josephine Chaplin has died at the age of 74.
Her family confirmed her death, saying the actress died on July 13, 2023.
Variety, an American news outlet, reports that she has been survived by her three sons Julien Ronet, Arthur and Charlie and her siblings Michael, Victoria, Geraldine, Jane, Annette, Christopher and Eugene.
She was the third child among eight born to Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill’s couple. Josephine was born on March 28, 1949, and the actress his career when she was a toddler in her father’s Limelight in 1952.
Josephine was featured in several movies as an actress. The actress starred in an award-winning film of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s, The Canterbury Tales, in 1972.
In addition, she appeared on the big screen in L’odeur des Fauves of Richard Balducci, reports Mid-day.
In Menahem Golen’s 1972 drama Escape to the Sun, the Joesphine starred alongside Laurence Harvey.
The late daughter of Charlie Chaplin appeared in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy in 1984.
Later in 1988, she starred in the television mini-series Hemingway as Hadley Richardson.
At 100 years old, Jimmy Carter is nearing the final chapter of his life, with loved ones by his side during this time.
On October 1, Jimmy Carter celebrated a major milestone, becoming the first U.S. president to reach 100 years old. While his family honored this remarkable moment, his grandson shared that Carter is now “very limited in what he can do,” reflecting on the final stages of his life’s journey.
Friends and family gathered in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s hometown, to celebrate his birthday, marking the first one without his wife Rosalynn. President Joe Biden sent a heartfelt message, acknowledging the bittersweet occasion, reminding Carter that even though Rosalynn passed away, she remains with him in spirit.
The milestone celebration took place at the home Carter and Rosalynn built in the 1960s, where Carter has been in hospice care. His grandson Jason shared that this home has always provided Carter with the most comfort and support, and there is no other place where he’d want to spend these final moments.
Jason also spoke about the difficulty his grandad has faced since Rosalynn’s death, after 77 years of marriage, noting that no one can fully understand what Carter is going through. He emphasized the importance of accepting that this stage of life is deeply spiritual and beyond full comprehension.
At the birthday celebration, Carter’s son Chip and other family members enjoyed cupcakes on the lawn while World War II planes flew overhead in honor of the former president. Chip mentioned that Carter is still engaged and intends to live long enough to vote in the upcoming election, showing his continued dedication to democracy.
Jason reflected on the significance of Carter’s 100 years, highlighting the immense good he’s done throughout his life. He also shared how the last 19 months, during which Carter has been in hospice, have been an opportunity for the family and the world to reflect on his legacy.
While physically limited and rarely leaving home, Carter remains emotionally engaged, still laughing and enjoying meaningful experiences in these final stages of his journey. Jason expressed that this time has been deeply significant for his grandfather, a unique chapter of life that can only be experienced at the very end.
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