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Margot Kidder, who is best known for her role Lois Lane in the 1978 film ‘Superman‘ alongside Christopher Reeve, passed away on Sunday at her residence in Montana. The 69-year-old actress died peacefully in her sleep, said manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, who confirmed the news.
The actress, who began her career in the 1960s appearing in low-budget Canadian films and television series before landing a lead role in Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970), starred with Christopher Reeve in four Superman films from 1978-87 as the caped crusader’s love interest, Lois. Kidder also shared screen space with Peter O’Toole in a 1983 TV production of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, and would later appear in the TV Superman prequel Smallville. Kidder also won an Emmy Award for her role in The Haunting Hour.
Kidder’s death came as a shock to many from the Hollywood film industry. Soon as the news was out, film fraternity took to social media to condole the legend’s death on Monday. They poured out their tribute and their love for the actor on their respective social media accounts. Check out the tweets here:
#RIP Margot Kidder. What a brave, hilarious and generous performer with a career full of iconic roles. pic.twitter.com/7ibiD18CbJ
— Alamo Drafthouse NYC (@AlamoNYC) May 14, 2018
RIP Margot Kidder, the perfect Lois Lane. Being Superman is less cool than landing a sit-down interview with Superman.
— Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) May 14, 2018
Most people remember her as Lois Lane, but the essence of Margot Kidder to me is her salty, mischievous sorority sister in BLACK CHRISTMAS. She brought a little danger with her. pic.twitter.com/Stwur7OETm
— Scott Tobias (@scott_tobias) May 14, 2018
Remembering #Superman actress, #MargotKidder 😢 pic.twitter.com/8wDni9DbJt
— ComicBook NOW! (@ComicBookNOW) May 15, 2018
So sad to hear about Margot Kidder’s passing, but so grateful for all she did in the mental health community. Her courage to be open and honest about her struggles is a testament to her character. ❤️https://t.co/KCTkGeW4q2
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) May 14, 2018
Sad to hear of the passing of #MargotKidder. Got to hang out with her a bit when directing Robson Arms, a special talent/Cdn legend. Rip
— Michael Melski (@MichaelMelski) May 14, 2018
RIP Margot Kidder. One of my favorite movies of hers is the original Black Christmas. It introduced some elements that are now genre tropes and she’s fantastic in it.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) May 14, 2018
On the personal front, the actress dated then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau in the 1980s. Kidder is survived by her daughter Maggie, who she had with her first husband, American novelist Thomas McGuane. After three years together, the actress divorced Thomas in 1976 and got married to ‘The Sopranos’ actor John Heard in 1979, which lasted only six days. Her third marriage was to the French director Philippe de Broca, from 1983-84. Speaking of funeral arrangements, they are still pending, according to Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston, Montana. Watch this space for further updates.
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