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Samantha Eggar, Oscar-Nominated Star of The Collector, Dies at 86

Her daughter Jenna Stern said she died peacefully at home after a prolonged illness.

Overview

  • Eggar died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, according to a family announcement to The Hollywood Reporter.
  • Jenna Stern also confirmed the news on Instagram, saying her mother was surrounded by family and calling the moment a privilege.
  • Relatives said Eggar had been in poor health for about five years, describing the cause only as a long illness.
  • The British actor earned an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe and Cannes best actress honors for The Collector, and later appeared in Doctor Dolittle and David Cronenberg’s The Brood.
  • Her career spanned more than 100 screen credits, including voice roles such as Hera in Disney’s Hercules, and she is survived by her children Jenna and Nicolas Stern.