Priscilla Pointer, a theater, TV and film actress who often played memorable mothers, notably to her daughter Amy Irving in 'Carrie,' is dead.

Pointer's career included dozens of film and TV roles, but her true passion was theater Priscilla Pointer has died at the age of 100. Pointer's death was announced on Instagram by her daughter, Amy Irving,

Priscilla Pointer, the 'Dallas' actor who was prolific on stage, big screen and TV, died Monday at 100. She was mother to 'Crossing Delancey' actor Amy Irving.