Ampullary Cancer Claims Life of Actress Karen Black Karen Black, an Oscar-nominated actress famous for her roles in 70?s cult classics like ‘Easy Rider’ and ‘Five Easy Pieces,’ passed away in Los Angeles from complications related to her battle with ampullary cancer; she was 74 years-old. Black’s ampullary …
Aug. 10, 2013 - WebProNews
Five Easy Pieces Actress Karen Black Dead at 74 Karen Black, who earned an Oscar nomination for Five Easy Pieces, died Thursday, her husband announced on Facebook. In 2010, Black was diagnosed with ampullary cancer, undergoing several treatments to battle the disease. In addition to her Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Black also won two Golden Globe Awards.
Aug. 8, 2013 - seattlepi.com