Velvet Celebrity Digest

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Elizabeth Montgomery starred in "Bewitched” as Samantha, the charming, blonde witch who makes her way through the mortal world with plenty of help from her magical powers. Montgomery also appeared on the show as Serena, Samantha's look-alike, mischievous cousin. Both roles earned her rave reviews, adoring fans, and, according to IMDb, several nominations for both Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes. After "Bewitched" ended in 1972, the actress went on to appear in several successful TV movies, including "A Case of Rape," "The Legend of Lizzie Borden," "Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story," and "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face."

Sadly, Montgomery's career was cut short when she died in 1995 from cancer. As reported by AP News, she died in her home with her husband and children by her side. A statement from her family, via AP News, stated that the actress was "a friend who has been in our living room thousands of times and has impacted our lives in many ways.″