Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Judy Pace: Trailblazing Actress & Model Passes Away

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Judy Pace, a pioneering actress and model, has passed away at 83. Known for her roles in Peyton Place and The Young Lawyers, she earned an NAACP Image Award and broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood. After retiring in the 70s, she focused on family and is survived by her daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. The family requests donations to the NAACP in her honor. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3fa782fa1a388f35

It's March 16th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Judy Pace, the trailblazing actress and model who opened doors for black women in Hollywood, has passed away at 83. She died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday while visiting family in Marina Del Rey, California. Her daughters, Attorney Sean Pace Mitchell, and actress Julia Pace Mitchell, shared the news in a statement over the weekend. Born in Los Angeles on June 15, 1942, Pace started her career. Young, landing her first big film role at Just 21. She made ways with sharp performances in shows like Peyton Place and the legal drama,

the young lawyers, where she earned an NAACP Image Award for. Outstanding actress in a drama series in 1970, her work alongside stars like Ruby D highlighted her talent and broke new ground. In the early 70s, PAY stayed busy with guest spots on Shaft, Sanford, and Sun, and Good Times, plus standout films such as Cotton, comes to. Harlem and the heartfelt Brian's song, where she played a key role in the story of NFL stars. After retiring around 1975 to focus on family, she raised two daughters and is survived by them, her grandson and son-in-law. The family asked for donations to the NN-Du-A-CP in her honor.

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