Your on Kojak right know rest in paradise Susan.

To Susan Tyrell,
I thought you were a very talented actress. You just great in the movie Cry baby. My prayers go to your friends and family. Lisa Weiner

As a "Square" extra in the movie "Cry Baby" back in 1989 I remember when I first saw her in costume I thought "Wow now SHE's an ORIGINAL."  She carried that film, and that speaks volumes.  How sad I didn't get to know her here in Austin. RIP.

My Father, Norman Alden, worked with Susan in the film I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. My father died Friday and while looking at his obituary in the Hollywood Reporter I saw that Susan had died recently also. She was such a great talent. I remember watching her in Rose Garden when I was a little girl. I was so moved by her performance. As an adult I enjoyed her in many other roles including Cry Baby. Every time I saw her face on the screen I knew I was going to be moved. Hollywood has indeed suffered a great loss.

An extraordinary talent. A unique visionary fueled with fierce and unstoppable energy. A true Legend in every sense of the word. Raise hell and save me a place at the bar Susu cause I'm gonna need a drink and a cigarette when I get there and I can't think of anyone cooler to do shots with... with Respect & love always,  j

What a classic performance in fat city.
A great talent    R.I.P.

Please accept my sympathy at such a sad time.  My you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your loved one.

I AM WAYNE MAHAN THE ONE THAT PLAYED BUFORD WILLS IN HER GREAT NOMINATED OSCAR PREFORMANCE IN FAT CITY!!.I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY,AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO.MY NUMBER IS 209 481 4313 STOCKTON CA. SHE WAS THERE FOR MY FIRST FIGHT ON MANY SCALES,IN HER WORDS MY FIRST K.O.'S KNOCK OUTS. I WILL LOVE YOU ALL WAYS WAYNE MAHAN A.K.A. [BUFORD WILLS] OUR PERSONAL NOTE AND PERSONAL COMMICATION AND CATCH PHRASE TO THE WORLD!. WHERE THERES A [WILL]THERES A WAY.

Susan was a unique, amazing talent. I'll never forget her performances in the "Angel" movies. R.I.P.

What an amazing actress. Loved her personallity. She will be be missed.

We look to the day when know one will say I sick but until that time may God bring your family comfort and peace.

With deepest sympathy.When a loved one dies we all need someone to talk to remember that God is just a prayer away and that he is with the broken hearted.

He only takes the best.God bless this family .

You always treated me as an equal, and not just the younger sister, and you helped me grieve for my duckling in Menemsha.  I will always love you and I will always love your mother.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

how sad great actress she will be missed(cry baby) best film ever
jm florida

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

She was awesome!! My condolences to her family.  She entertained us all.

Only knew you by Fat City and other films, but I saw a great,loving person. You are now in the greatest movie in the world. That is the Oscar role for you.

Rest in peace Ms. Tyrrell. you have brought us all such pleasure with your acting. Just watched you this weekend in Shoot Out. My prayers for your family.

You had the bravery to be yourself, damm the world and you experienced life on your terms. Even when it hurt like hell, you forged on.
RIP and condolences to your family, who will miss your essence.
Watch out Heaven!

He Will Raise You Up On Eagles Wings,

Bear You On The Breath Of Dawn,

Make You To Shine Like The Sun,

And Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand

An Old Friend

Susan, you can now rest in peace. My prayers to her family and friends.

Heartfelt condolences to all of Susu's family and close friends.  She was such a unique talent and brought such realism and humanity to all the quirky characters she played.  Her talent will live on in infamy on film.  May your wonderful memories of her bring you comfort in her absence.

RIP Ms. Tyrrell.  I always enjoyed your acting.

I'm so sorry for your loss,there is no greater pain than the loss of some one you love my thoughts is with you,nay God grant you peace.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

You were an extremely entertaining lady and I fondly remember your performances that I caught through the years. RIP

Her uniqueness gave me permission to find my own unbeaten path; her bravery helped me to accept my own disabilities. I watched her light from a distance since the 60s, and feel sorry for....the whole damn world. It's people like Susan Tyrrell that made the planet spin, and showed us why it was important to hang on for the ride.

May the Father of tender mercies be with the family during these difficult days.

I lost all respect for the Oscars after Susan didn't receive what she so deserved for her work in Fat City.  To say she was brilliant would be an understatement.  My condolences to her family and all who loved and respected her fine work.  We've lost someone great.

To the the family of Susan Tyrrell - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that she will be missed by many.

Having given one of the most riveting and naturalistic performances I have seen in Fat City (where is that Oscar!), I always looked forward to seeing Susan Tyrrell in any venue. A sad loss.

Please accept my condolences and may the God of all comfort give you peace.

I met Susu when i cast her in a tv show in 1981. She was  out of her comfort level but forged ahead with humor,dignity,outrageousness, incredible talent and always an interesting point of view.  She is and was an original and I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing.  
She was a brilliant actress and an intuitive, caring person.

god bless you susan, RIP god always takes the best. xoxo

So very sad.  She was a daring actress, not afraid to take off-beat roles and put her heart and soul into them.

Merely by chance, I was watching "Fat City" just last evening. She deserved an Oscar.

MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY!  I MET Ms. SUSU TYRELL, SOMETIME BACK IN CALIFORNIA, AND AGAIN IN AUSTIN, SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON! WE ALL WILL MISS HER!

Susan, was an outstanding actress, she will be missed by family, friends, and fans. R.I.P

I LOVED YOU IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE AND EVERTHING ELSE YOU EVER DID YOU MADE ALL THE FILMS MUCH BETTER BY YOUR PRESENCE IN THEM LOVE ALWAYS A REAL FAN I DON'T USUALLY RESPOND TO THESE TYPE OF THINGS YOU WERE AND ARE THE BEST

Words might not heal the pain of losing a loved one.  May God's blessings and memories of your loved one give you the comfort, peace and strength you need during these sorrowful times.(Isaiah 61:2)

What an awesome actress! She made her roles unforgettable, and that's hard to do in Hollywood!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
 A Fan.

God bless Ms. Tyrrell's Family and Friends. My thought and Prayers are with you. She is now and Angel in Heaven.

A Pennsylvania Fan.


Dear Susan Tyrrell - 

By way of a friendship with Justin Humphreys: 

May God bless your work and Bless You. 


                     - Ted Pringle

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Susan Tyrrell

18 March, 1945 – 16 June, 2012

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

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