Longevity is one of the many things that is difficult to achieve in the entertainment industry, but Sally Ann Howes managed to find it during her nearly 80-year acting career. Thanks to her talent, hard work, and dedication, Sally Ann became known to people all over the world. As a result, countless hearts were broken when news of her passing reached the internet. Sally Ann passed away on December 19, 2021, at 91 years old. Although it had been nearly 30 years since her final on-screen appearance, Sally Ann’s work left a lasting impression. The legacy she leaves behind is one that is going to touch people for many years to come and she will continue to be remembered with great fondness. Keep reading to learn more about the life and legacy of Sally Ann Howes.
Sally Ann’s Life
Sally Ann was born and raised in England and she comes from a very creative family. Both of her parents were involved in the entertainment industry, but she was always determined to carve out her own path. She began her acting journey when she was a child after being cast in school plays. Those who saw her perform quickly realized that she was a special talent, and she got her first major opportunity when she was a teenager. In 1943, she earned a role in a movie called Thursday’s Child, and her career began to take off from there. She became a fixture on the screen during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, but her most well-known role came in 1968 when she was cast in the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Although the movie didn’t do very well upon its release, it is now considered a classic. Although her on-screen career began to slow down a bit after the film, Sally earned a permanent place in the hearts of many. In addition to the success she found on the screen, Sally also had a solid theater career. She performed on Broadway several times and even earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role in Brigadoon. Outside of her work as an actress, Sally was married three times although she never had any biological children. However, she did adopt her ex-husband’s, Richard Adler, two sons from a previous relationship. Her last marriage was to a man named Douglas Rae who passed away in 2021. Sally Ann was always a relatively private person, so there isn’t much information on her personal life, or what she had been doing in the years leading up to her death.
Sally Ann’s Death
News of Sally Ann’s death was shared by her family just before Christmas. The cause of her death has not been revealed, but as far as we know she was not suffering from any health issues. However, one of her nephews posted a tweet saying that she “died peacefully in her sleep”. At the time of her death, Sally Ann was not married and it’s unclear who she is survived by. As of now, no information has been shared regarding Sally Ann’s services. Since she lived a very private life, there’s a good chance that her funeral will only be open to those who knew her personally. Countless people have taken to social media to express their sadness over Sally Ann’s death. A Twitter user named mandosally wrote, “My dad saw Sally Ann Howes on a game show the night I was born. He thought she was so pretty and loved her name, hence I am… Sally Ann. I’ve always felt a kinship to Ms. Howes. Godspeed.” Another user, 131Jj wrote, “We’ve lost Sally Ann Howes Pleading face Wishing her the safest trip to Hushabye Mountain, thank you for the absolute magic that was by no means limited to childhood Red heart”.
Sally Ann’s Legacy
During her lifetime, Sally contributed lots of great things to the entertainment industry. However, what she did was much more than entertain. Sally touched the lives of people all over the world, and she also inspired many of the entertainers who came after her. Her talent and grace always set her apart and are two things she will always be remembered for. Sally’s final on-screen appearance was in 1992 in a TV miniseries called Secrets. She was not working on any new projects at the time of her death. While it’s true that nothing can really comfort someone after the loss of a loved one, those who were close to Sally Ann can find a little bit of peace in the fact that she will live on through her work.
