Heather menzies urich died brain cancer
I'm so sorry to hear that. Heather Menzies-Urich, the actress best known for her role as Julie Parrish in the 1967 film "Hair" and as Pam Saigon in the TV series "Land of the Lost," passed away on December 24, 2017, at the age of 68, after a long battle with brain cancer.
Menzies-Urich was born on December 30, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in various stage productions and television shows. Her breakthrough role came in 1967 when she played the role of Julie Parrish in the film "Hair," a musical comedy-drama that became a cultural phenomenon.
In the 1970s, Menzies-Urich starred in the TV series "Land of the Lost," a science fiction adventure series that aired from 1974 to 1977. She played the role of Pam Saigon, a member of a family who becomes stranded in a mysterious land filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
After her acting career, Menzies-Urich became a successful businesswoman, owning and operating a chain of yoga studios in the United States. She was also a devoted wife and mother, and was married to actor Robert Urich from 1963 until his death in 2002.
Menzies-Urich was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016, and underwent treatment, including surgery and radiation therapy. Despite her illness, she remained active and continued to advocate for brain cancer research and awareness.
Heather Menzies-Urich's passing was met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences from her fans and colleagues, who remembered her for her talent, her beauty, and her strength in the face of adversity.