Veteran actress Bunny Levine has died at the age of 97.
Levine died on August 20 at her home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a call concerning an unresponsive person.
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She was later confirmed to have died in her sleep.
Before pursuing acting professionally, Levine spent more than two decades working as a school librarian while raising her family.
Her love for performing began when she was young. She participated in local and school productions and initially studied Theater Arts in college before later changing her course of study.
After completing her education, Levine focused on raising her children with her husband, Bernard, while building a career as a librarian. She reportedly worked in the profession for about 25 years.
After retiring early, Levine decided to return to the passion she had held since her younger years. She began attending acting classes and going for auditions as she worked toward establishing herself in the entertainment industry.
Her professional acting career began in the late 1980s, eventually leading to appearances in several television and film productions over the following decades.
Despite starting her acting career later in life, Levine continued working in the entertainment industry for years and became known for her appearances across television and film.
Bunny Levine was born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey.
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