“White Christmas” actress Anne Whitfield died after a recent accident near her Washington state home, her family announced. She was 85.
Whitfield, who is probably best known for the role of Susan Waverly in the 1954 Christmas classic, died on Feb. 15 in Yakima after “suffering an unexpected accident while on a walk in her neighborhood,” an obituary about the Hollywood actress in a local newspaper read.
“The most precious part of Anne’s life were her 3 children and 7 grandchildren,” the obit read. “She was beloved by her family, who were always her first priority.”
The actress got her first big break at the age of 15 when she landed the role as the granddaughter of retired Maj. General Thomas F. Waverly in the star-studded “White Christmas,” where she worked alongside legendary stars such as Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
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