Caption: Carlin Glynn passes away at 83 from dementia and cancer
credit: getty / Mary Stuart Masterson Instagram

Actress Carlin Glynn has died aged 83.

The star of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Sixteen Candles had both cancer and dementia.

Her daughter, actress Mary Stuart Masterson, confirmed the news in an Instagram post.

‘On Thursday, July 13th, my mother, Carlin Glynn Masterson, passed away. I was with her. I will always be grateful for those last moments, no matter how hard,’ she began

‘Death is like birth in the oddest way. From my first breath to her last. This thread is as fragile as it is strong.

‘She was the most graceful clumsy person you would ever meet. Strong, smart, silly, intuitive, kind, generous, passionate and a deep listener. She was devoted to my father and to the enormous circle of students and collaborators who were considered her chosen family.

‘The stanza is from Seamus Heaney’s poem, Clearances.

‘The last photo is from her 80th birthday party, before the worst of dementia and cancer took their toll. She never lost her sense of joy or wonder. The silly guy pictured with her is my dear brother @seppisigh

‘Rest in peace, mommy.’

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Her daughter, actress Mary Stuart Masterson, confirmed the news.