A three-time Primetime Emmy nominee for her work on “Cheers” and later “Sex and the City,” acting legend Francis Sternhagen has passed away this week at the age of 93.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear mother, actress Frances Sternhagen, died peacefully of natural causes in New Rochelle, NY, on November 27th, 2023 at the age of 93,” the family shared in a statement to People this afternoon.

“She is survived by her 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her remarkable career and life is planned for mid January, near her 94th birthday,” the statement continued. “We continue to be inspired by her love and life.”

Here in the horror world, Francis Sternhagen is best remembered for a handful of roles in the Stephen King Cinematic Universe, including Misery (1990) and The Mist (2007).

Sternhagen also starred in the 1991 mini-series “Golden Years,” created by Stephen King.

Other horror roles you’ll find on Francis Sternhagen’s resume include Communion (1989), “Tales from the Crypt: None But the Lonely Heart” (1992), and Raising Cain (1992).

Outside the genre, Sternhagen’s 70+ film and television credits include Bright Lights, Big City, Doc Hollywood, “Law & Order,” “ER,” Dolphin Tale, and “The Closer.”