'Munsters' Actress Dies at 84
YVONNE DE CARLO, star of the cult classic TV show "The Munsters," died of natural causes at the Motion Picture and Television facility on Monday. She was 84.
Before she became famous as Lily Munster, she appeared opposite CHARLTON HESTON as Moses' wife in 'The Ten Commandments.'
But is was her role as vampire mom in the horror-movie spoof series "The Munsters" that catapulted her to iconic status. The series ran from 1964 to 1966. Though it was short-lived, it continues to play in syndication. The show also spawned two TV feature films, 'Munster, Go Home!' and 'The Munsters' Revenge.'
Yvonne also had a key role in STEPHEN SONDHEIM's landmark Broadway musical, Follies, which won the 1972 Tony Award for best original musical score.
