Heather Menzies-Urich
Actress

Heather Menzies-Urich Net Worth

Heather Menzies-Urich was a Canadian-born actress, soundtrack artist, and writer who made her film debut in the classic musical The Sound of Music (1965). She later reinvented herself with a sexier image in the 1970s, appearing in the horror feature Sssssss (1973) and the cult classic Piranha (1978). On television, she achieved her greatest fame as Jessica in the short-lived Logan's Run (1977) series. She was married to actor Robert Urich, and the two appeared together in several projects. Menzies was an ovarian cancer survivor and worked for the Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. She passed away from brain cancer in 2017 at the age of 68.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack, Writer
Birth Day December 03, 1949
Birth Place  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Age 71 YEARS OLD
Died On December 24, 2017(2017-12-24) (aged 68)\nCarrying Place, Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actress, model, activist
Years active 1964–1990
Spouse(s) John Cluett (m. 1969; div. 1973) Robert Urich (m. 1975; d. 2002)
Children 3

💰 Net worth: $950,000 (2024)

Heather Menzies-Urich, a well-known actress, soundtrack artist, and writer from Canada, has garnered considerable success and fame over the years. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $950,000. With her remarkable talent and contributions to the entertainment industry, it is no surprise that she has accumulated such a substantial amount of wealth. Throughout her career, Heather Menzies-Urich has showcased her versatility and skill, captivating audiences with her performances on screen and her creative work behind the scenes. Her achievements have undoubtedly contributed to her financial success, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1949

Heather Margaret Brotherston Menzies was born in Toronto on December 3, 1949, to Scottish parents who had emigrated to Canada after the war. Her father was a struggling Artist. By Menzies' 14th birthday, she had lived in Vancouver, Miami, London, and Southern California. She had one sister named Sheila.

1964

Menzies' first appearance on-screen was in 1964, when she appeared in the TV series The Farmer's Daughter. She was cast in The Sound of Music as Louisa, the third-oldest of the von Trapp children, at the age of 14, with no prior acting experience. Menzies sang "So Long, Farewell" and the "Lonely Goatherd" in the film.

1969

Menzies married John Cluett in 1969 and divorced in 1973. She married Robert Urich in 1975. Urich and Menzies first met in 1974 while filming a commercial in which they got "married." After his death in 2002, Menzies established the Robert Urich Foundation and spent most of her time in her last years devoted to the organization that raises money for cancer research and support for cancer patients.

1973

Menzies was featured in Playboy magazine during 1973 in a pictorial titled "Tender Trapp", in reference to her The Sound of Music role. She was later cast in four television films: The Keegans, James Dean, Tail Gunner Joe, and Captain America.

2017

Heather Menzies-Urich was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in November 2017. She died on December 24, 2017. Menzies-Urich was survived by three children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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