Carol Sutton, New Orleans Star Known For Role In ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Dies At 76

Carol Sutton arrives at the World Premiere of "Poms" on May 1, 2019, in Los Angeles. Sutton died this past week at the age of 76 — more than a month after contracting the coronavirus.

Sutton, who appeared in more than 100 movies, plays and television shows over a career that spanned almost 50 years, died this past week of complications from the coronavirus.

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Sutton, who appeared in more than 100 movies, plays and television shows over a career that spanned almost 50 years, died this past week of complications from the coronavirus.