House of Cards actress Elizabeth Norment has passed away at the age of 61. She died October 13 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, according to her family. Further details about her death are not yet known. Norment’s character Nancy worked under Frank Underwood, the dynamic main character played by Kevin Spacey on the acclaimed political drama. Nancy remained loyal to Underwood and his right-hand man Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly), following Frank from the U.S. House to the West Wing. House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon mourned Norment’s loss. He said that he and the cast ” deeply saddened by Elizabeth’s passing .” Willimon added: “She was a talented actress, a warm soul and good friend to us all.” Norment’s career as an actress spanned over three decades. The Washington D.C. native studied at the Yale School of Drama, and appeared on TV shows like ER and Mad About You . Elizabeth also had roles in movies like The Woman in Red (1984) and Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997) and Robert Kennedy and His Times (1985). The actress is survived by her mom Nancy, her three sisters Kate, Sarah and Martha, her brother Clarence, as well as six nieces and nephews. R.I.P. 23 Shocking Celebrity Deaths 1. Paul Walker Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. He left behind a daughter and a burgeoning film career.
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Elizabeth Norment Dies; House of Cards Actress Was 61
