Jessica Walter's Net Worth At The Time Of Her Death May Surprise You
Legendary award-winning actress Jessica Walter sadly died on March 24. She was 80 years old. Her daughter, Brooke Bowman, confirmed the devastating news in a statement on March 25 (via Yahoo). "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre."
Walter's career in Hollywood spanned over half of a century, and the actress had a whopping 161 acting credits to her name, including roles in Clint Eastwood's 1970 directorial debut, Play Misty for Me, beloved television series The Love Boat, and of course, her iconic role in Arrested Development as Lucille Bluth (via IMDb). Walter also famously voiced the character of Malory Archer on the wildly popular animated series, Archer, and most recently, made appearances on American Housewife and Good Girls.
What was Jessica Walter's net worth at the time of her death?
It should come as no surprise that the Arrested Development actress amassed quite the fortune, given her extensive career in Hollywood and her starring roles on Broadway, including the hit musicals Advise and Consent, Neil Simon's Rumors, A Severed Head, Nightlife and Photo Finish, among others (via Broadway World).
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Jessica Walter had an estimated net worth of about $4 million at the time of her death. According to data from The Richest, in 2013, Walter was earning $125,000 per episode on Arrested Development, which continues to be one of her most iconic roles to date. The outlet also reports that her estimated net worth is about $4 million.
Our deepest condolences go out to Jessica Walter's family, friends, co-stars, and loved ones during this sad and difficult time.