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Taryn Power

1953 – 2020

American actress

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About Taryn Power

Lived 1953 – 2020 (aged 66). Taryn Power was an American actor, socialite, television actor, film actor, teacher and writer.

Taryn Stephanie Power (September 13, 1953 – June 26, 2020) was an American actress.

Early life, family and education Power was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1953, to actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian. When her parents divorced in 1956, her mother took Taryn and her elder sister Romina to live all around the world, mainly spending their childhoods in Mexico City (her mother's mother's home), Italy, and Spain. Power's father died in 1958 of a heart attack when she was five years old. She was educated during her later youth at boarding schools in England.

Taryn Power died from leukemia on June 26, 2020, after a -year battle against the disease.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1972 María María 1974 Un Viaje de locos Fedora 1975 The Count of Monte Cristo Valentine De Villefort1976 Tracks Stephanie House of Pleasure for Women Olimpia Alternative title: Bordella 1977 Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger Dione Alternative title: Sinbad at the World's End 1984 The Sea Serpent Margaret Alternative title: Serpiente de Mar 1990 Eating Anita Television Year Title Role Notes 1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries Helene Holstead 1 episode 1985 Matt Houston Deborah 1 episode

Award nominations Year Award Result Category Film 1978 Saturn Award Nominated Best Actress - Fantasy Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. George's British International School
Also known as
Taryn Stephanie Power

Family & relationships

Spouse
Norman Seeff
Spouse
Tony Sales
Parent
Linda Christian
Parent
Tyrone Power

People in Taryn Power's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Taryn Power?

American actress (1953–2020)

When was Taryn Power born?

Taryn Power was born on 13 September 1953 in Los Angeles.

When did Taryn Power die?

Taryn Power died on 26 June 2020 in Viroqua.

What was Taryn Power's occupation?

Taryn Power was an actor, socialite, television actor, film actor, teacher and writer.

What nationality was Taryn Power?

Taryn Power was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Taryn Power

· Wikidata: Q273774

· DBpedia: Taryn Power

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