Gloria Stuart, the veteran actress best known to today's audiences for her role as the elderly Rose in 'Titanic', has died. She was 100.
Reuters reports that Stuart's daughter, Sylvia Thompson, told the Los Angeles Times that her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago but had beaten the disease.
"She just paid no attention to illness. She was a very strong woman and had other fish to fry," she said.
Born on 4 July, 1910, Stuart was a founding member of the Screen Actors' Guild and began her film career in the 1930s.
She retired from acting in 1946 before returning to television and film in the 1970s.
Her last film role was in 'Land of Plenty' in 2004.
In a statement to US Weekly magazine Leonardo DiCaprio said "Gloria Stuart was a force both on and off screen. An amazingly sweet person, a fantastic actress, and someone who always fought for what she believed in."
Kate Winslett said in a statement "I am so saddened to hear of the loss of this remarkable woman. I feel blessed to have met her, known her, and to have acted alongside her.
"Anyone who spent time in her presence will know what an extraordinary shining light she truly was. She will be deeply missed."
