Micole Diana Mercurio (March 10, 1938 – January 19, 2016) was an American film and television actress and artist. Her film credits included the roles of Rosemary Szabo in ''

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'' in 1983, Mrs. Kelly in ''

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'' in 1989, Momma Love in ''

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'' in 1994, Midge Callaghan in '' While You Were Sleeping'' in 1995, as well as ''

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'' in 2000. Mercurio's television work included guest appearances and recurring roles on ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Chicago Hope'' and '' FlashForward.'' Mercurio was born in

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, on March 10, 1938, to Michael Mercurio and Nancy Mercurio (born De Angelo). She was married to Albert James Armonda with whom she had four children. The marriage ended in divorce. She died at her home in

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on January 19, 2016, at the age of 77.

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* 1938 births 2016 deaths American film actresses American television actresses American people of Italian descent Actresses from Santa Monica, California Actresses from Chicago Burials at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica 21st-century American women {{US-tv-actor-1930s-stub