Mary Mara, "ER" and "Ray Donovan" actress, dead at 61

News Date: 28 June, 2022

Actress Mary Mara, here in 2006, appeared in numerous TV series during her career.

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Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on "ER" and "Ray Donavan," has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement

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"Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met," Dorfman said. "I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in 'Mad Forest' off Broadway.

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"The preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming," according to police.

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There were no signs of foul play, police added in their statement.

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Mara had a list of credits that spanned television and film, including multi-episode roles on shows like "Dexter," "The Practice" and "Star Trek: Enterprise."

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Mara's film credits included "Mr. Saturday Night" and "Love Potion #9.″ Her last credit was for the 2020 film, "Break Even."

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She might be best known for her recurring role as Loretta Sweet, a sympathetic, down-and-out prostitute and single mother, on the NBC series ER.

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Mara is survived by her stepdaughter Katie Mersola, sisters Martha Mara and Susan Dailey, brother-in-law Scott Dailey and nephew Christopher Dailey.

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