Actress Marie Mara apparently dies in a swimming accident

Actress Marie Mara, who starred in the shows Ray DonovanAnd the Nash Bridges And the ERHe died in an apparent drowning accident on Sunday. Her body was discovered in the Saint Lawrence River, New York. She was 61 years old.

“Initial investigation indicates that the victim drowned while swimming,” the New York State Police said. In a press release. There are no indications of tampering, but an investigation is underway.

A representative of Mara told Yahoo Entertainment, “Mary was one of the best actresses I’ve ever met. She had a great sense of humor and a unique outlook on life. I still remember the first time I saw her on stage at mad forest At 92. She was so captivating, so lovable, we will miss her.”

The actress worked off-Broadway early in her 32-year career. She made her debut in her feature film in 1992, in which she starred Love Potion No. 9 Along with Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan. Mara has appeared in dozens of TV shows in particular Law and orderAnd the DexterAnd the shamelessAnd the criminal minds And the Lost. She last appeared on screen in the movie 2020 break even. Mara has over 80 screen credits.

Mara was staying at her sister’s summer home at the time of her death, according to a family spokesperson. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s office will perform an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.

Mara is survived by her daughter Katie Mersola. her sister Martha Mara; another sister and brother-in-law, Susan Mara and Scott Dailey; And her nephew Christopher Daley, according to her obituary.