22 de maio de 2025

Charmian Carr, Liesl in ‘The Sound of Music,’ Dies

Charmian Carr, beloved for her role as Liesl von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music,’ has passed away. Learn more about the actress’s life and career.

Charmian Carr

Charmian Carr, best known for her role in The Sound of Music, passed away on September 18, 2016 at the age of 73. Her death was due to complications from a rare form of dementia. The news was announced on her official website.

The actress, who was born in Chicago, moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was 10 years old. She was the daughter of vaudeville performers, and while studying music and philosophy, one of her friends told her about an audition for the film The Sound of Music. It was her chance to play a 16-year-old girl. Despite her lack of hope, she sent in her photo and was surprised to find herself chosen to play Liesl Von Trapp.


Although she was a huge success with the character, Charmian devoted little time to her artistic career. After making a few films, in 1967 she decided to pursue a career in interior design and to take care of her children. One of her clients was the singer Michael Jackson, with whom she became very good friends. According to the actress, this was a wise decision, and she has never regretted it.


Charmian is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Brent and Emily Brent, and four grandchildren.

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