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'Titanic' actress Gloria Stuart dies (PHOTOS)

Glamorous 1930s star returned to Hollywood in her 80s to play the older Kate Winslet character in the blockbuster movie. She was 100.

Gloria Stuart starred in 1930s horror films and musicals before reviving a long-dormant career in 1997 with her role in "Titanic."

1930s

Gloria Stuart starred in 1930s horror films and musicals before reviving a long-dormant career in 1997 with her role in "Titanic."

Courtesy of the Stuart Family

When director James Cameron was casting for the part of the older Rose, he wanted an actress whose heyday had been Hollywood's golden era, and Gloria Stuart fit the bill.

Sept. 27, 1939

When director James Cameron was casting for the part of the older Rose, he wanted an actress whose heyday had been Hollywood's golden era, and Gloria Stuart fit the bill.

AP

In the role of a 101-year-old Titanic survivor, Gloria Stuart served as the lynchpin of the film's past and present-day storylines.

1998

In the role of a 101-year-old Titanic survivor, Gloria Stuart served as the lynchpin of the film's past and present-day storylines.

Misha Philipchuk, 9, presents Gloria Stuart with a Russian contemporary painting of the ship at a hotel in Los Angeles.

March 5, 1998

Misha Philipchuk, 9, presents Gloria Stuart with a Russian contemporary painting of the ship at a hotel in Los Angeles.

Nick Ut-AP

Gloria Stuart, left, and Kim Basinger pose with their awards after tying in the Best Supporting Actress in a motion picture category at the Fourth Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Stuart won for her role in "Titanic," and Basinger won for her role in "L.A. Confidential."

March 8, 1998

Gloria Stuart, left, and Kim Basinger pose with their awards after tying in the Best Supporting Actress in a motion picture category at the Fourth Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Stuart won for her role in "Titanic," and Basinger won for her role in "L.A. Confidential."

Mark J. Terrill-AP

Gloria Stuart waves to the media in Beverly Hills, Calif., prior to an Academy Award luncheon honoring all the nominees and special award winners. Stuart's performance in "Titanic" made her the oldest actress to ever be nominated for an Academy Award.

March 9, 1998

Gloria Stuart waves to the media in Beverly Hills, Calif., prior to an Academy Award luncheon honoring all the nominees and special award winners. Stuart's performance in "Titanic" made her the oldest actress to ever be nominated for an Academy Award.

John Hayes-AP

Gloria Stuart arrives at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Stuart was nominated for best supporting actress for her portrayal of an elderly survivor in "Titanic."

March 23, 1998

Gloria Stuart arrives at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Stuart was nominated for best supporting actress for her portrayal of an elderly survivor in "Titanic."

Chris Pizzello-AP

Gloria Stuart makes an appearance at the 1998 Video Software Dealers Association Home Entertainment convention in Las Vegas. After the success of "Titanic," Stuart received new acting offers. Many, she said with resignation, were a variation on "sweet old ladies."

July 10, 1998

Gloria Stuart makes an appearance at the 1998 Video Software Dealers Association Home Entertainment convention in Las Vegas. After the success of "Titanic," Stuart received new acting offers. Many, she said with resignation, were a variation on "sweet old ladies."

Lennox Mclendon-AP

Gloria Stuart is surrounded by her grandchildren after receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Ms. Stuart is survived by four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Sept. 27, 2000

Gloria Stuart is surrounded by her grandchildren after receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Ms. Stuart is survived by four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Nick Ut-AP

Gloria Stuart arrives for the 73rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

March 25, 2001

Gloria Stuart arrives for the 73rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Michael Caulfield-AP

Gloria Stuart, left, greets Dolores Hope, the widow of actor Bob Hope, at Hope's 100th birthday party in Los Angeles.

May 27, 2009

Gloria Stuart, left, greets Dolores Hope, the widow of actor Bob Hope, at Hope's 100th birthday party in Los Angeles.

Chris Pizzello-AP

Actress Gloria Stuart, left, and her daughter, Sylvia Thompson, pose for a portrait in Los Angeles. Stuart celebrated her 100th birthday on July 4.

July 19, 2010

Actress Gloria Stuart, left, and her daughter, Sylvia Thompson, pose for a portrait in Los Angeles. Stuart celebrated her 100th birthday on July 4.

Matt Sayles-AP

Gloria Stuart reads from her new book "Flight of Butterfly" in Los Angeles. Ms. Stuart wrote a memoir, "I Just Kept Hoping" (1999), in which she said of her late blooming career, "When I graduated from Santa Monica High in 1927, I was voted the girl most likely to succeed. I didn't realize it would take so long."

July 19, 2010

Gloria Stuart reads from her new book "Flight of Butterfly" in Los Angeles. Ms. Stuart wrote a memoir, "I Just Kept Hoping" (1999), in which she said of her late blooming career, "When I graduated from Santa Monica High in 1927, I was voted the girl most likely to succeed. I didn't realize it would take so long."

Matt Sayles-AP

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