Hollywood mourns Pippa Scott, who passed away peacefully at 90 from congenital heart failure. Known for her red hair and memorable debut as Lucy in The Searchers alongside John Wayne, she had a rich career in film and TV, including roles in Auntie Mame, Cold Turkey, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Columbo.
Born into a Hollywood family, with her father Allan Scott a famed screenwriter and her uncle blacklisted during the Red Scare, Pippa’s passion for acting started early. Beyond acting, she became a dedicated human rights advocate, founding the International Monitor Institute to help prosecute war crimes and producing documentaries on global injustices.
Though she stepped back from acting in the late ’70s, she made occasional appearances later in life. Pippa is survived by her daughters and grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy of talent, activism, and kindness. Rest in peace, Pippa Scott.
