Carol Sutton Passed Away!

Carol Sutton passed away from COVID-19.

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Legendary actress Carol Sutton died Friday at the age of 76 from complication of COVID-19.

New Orleans LaToya Cantrell announced her passing.

The New Orleans native built an extensive list of credits, including Steel Magnolias, Queen Sugar and Lovecraft Country according to her IMDb page.

Cantrell praised Sutton, saying she “was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades.

“The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV -- whether it’s Treme or Claws, or Runaway Jury or Queen Sugar -- but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as 4000 Miles and A Raisin in the Sun. May she rest in God’s perfect peace,” said Cantrell.

Sutton was born in December 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She later enrolled at Xavier University but dropped out after marrying Archie Sutton, who she later divorced. She worked for Total Community Action and earned certification in early childhood development from Texas Southern University.

She devoted her life to the theater and also served as an acting teacher in New ORleans. She recorded a large number of supporting roles in American film and television, participating in productions such as The Pelican Brief, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, American Horror Story: Coven, True Detective, Kidnap, The Last Exorcism and Killer JOe.

Sutton received a New Orleans Lifetime Achievement Award.

She leaves behind two children and five grandchildren.

She died seven days after her birthday.