Connie Sawyer, a woman hailed as the oldest working actress in Hollywood, has died at 105. Sawyer died at her home in Woodland Hills Monday. Sawyer spent more than 87 years in show business, as she began her career as a teen, and got cast in a number of memorable TV and films over the years.
Speaking with People to commemorate her 105th birthday this past November, Sawyer attributed her longevity to an active lifestyle.
She said, ‘There aren’t that many people around who are 105. I always say you have to move, you have to get off the couch. I used to swim, play golf, tap dance, line dance – I was always moving and I was lucky.’
She noted that both of her parents ‘lived a long time,’ adding, ‘Papa died at 91 and my mama was 89, so I had good genes too. That’s the reason.’