'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Lucy Show' star Carole Cook dead at 98
on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, her husband, actor Tom Troupe, announced.The legendary entertainer’s career spanned decades. Known as Lucille Ball’s protégé, the Texas native moved to California at her mentor’s behest,The “I Love Lucy” star even convinced the budding star to change her name from Mildred to Carole.Getty Images for Warner Bros. St
After making a cameo in a 1959 episode of Ball’s “Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse,” Cook appeared in 18 episodes of “The Lucy Show” from 1963 to 1968, followed by five episodes of “Here’s Lucy” from 1969 to 1974.Her husband, actor Tom Troupe, made the announcement.Signed with Desilu, Cook even lived in Ball’s home after the latter’s 1960 divorce from Desi Arnaz.
In 1964, Cook portrayed the wife of Don Knotts’ character in “The Incredible Mr. Limpet.” Two decades later, she took on the role of Molly Ringwald’s Grandma Helen in “Sixteen Candles.”Lucille Ball was Cook’s mentor, colleague, friend and one-time roommate.The actress was also on Broadway three times — first playing Mrs. Peachum in 1954 in a revival of “Threepenny Opera.”
Cook later appeared in “Romantic Comedy,” which ran from 1979 to 1980, as well as the 1980 musical “42nd Street.”Cook appeared in a 2006 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.”Most recently, Cook made headlines for suggesting that former President Donald Trump should be assassinated.
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