Elizabeth Montgomery’s sudden death shocked us all
Elizabeth Montgomery, best known for her role as Samantha Stephens on Bewitched, captivated audiences with her natural beauty and unique talent. Born in 1933 to Broadway actress Elizabeth and actor Robert Montgomery, acting was in her blood. She made her TV debut on her father’s show Robert Montgomery Presents and later appeared in Broadway plays and films, including The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell.
Montgomery’s personal life involved several marriages, including her first to Frederick Gallatin Cammann in 1954, which ended in divorce, and to actor Gig Young, which also ended in 1963. She then married director William Asher in 1963, with whom she had three children.
Her iconic role as Samantha in Bewitched (1964-1972) made her a global sensation. The show made her a household name, and her famous nose twitch became legendary. During her time on the series, she received five Emmy nominations and four Golden Globe nominations.
Sadly, Elizabeth Montgomery passed away in 1995, but she remains an enduring symbol of beauty, talent, and charm from the golden age of television.