TORONTO, CANADA: Actress Samantha Weinstein, known for her role in the movie 'Carrie', has sadly passed away at the age of 28 after bravely fighting ovarian cancer for two and a half years. The news of her passing on May 14 was confirmed by her father, David, who expressed his heartfelt tribute to the Canadian star.
Samantha, who began her acting career at the young age of six, was hailed as an inspirational artist who embraced life to the fullest and remained dedicated to her craft even during her final days. She passed away at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment since her ovarian cancer diagnosis. Throughout her career, she had accumulated numerous credits, including lending her voice to various characters in animated television series.
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'She was so full of positive energy'
"Sam was actually a living embodiment of a sunbeam," her father, David Weinstein told Global News. "She was so full of positive energy, anyone who ever met her would say that she just lit up every room she walked into." Her mother, Jojo Tindall-Weinstein said Samantha "changed everyone's lives." "And I know that sounds really dramatic, but people are really serious when they say that. Her infectious, positive attitude actually changed the way other people live."
Samantha Weinstein's achievements
Samantha, throughout her career, achieved remarkable milestones and left an indelible mark in the entertainment industry. As a young child, she gained recognition for her starring role in the acclaimed film 'Big Girl', which received the Best Canadian Short Film award at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival. Notably, her exceptional performance in the film also earned her the esteemed Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) award for outstanding female performance, making her the youngest recipient of this honor at the age of 10.
In addition to her on-screen achievements, Samantha showcased her versatility as a "very prolific" voice actor, reveling in the freedom to express her creativity and have fun through animated characters. Even in the midst of her illness, she remained dedicated to her craft, recently lending her voice to projects such as 'Mittens & Pants' and 'Dino Ranch'.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Samantha was passionate about music and showcased her talents as the lead singer and guitarist of the Toronto-based garage rock band, Killer Virgins. She embraced a philosophy of living life to the fullest after her cancer diagnosis, embarking on adventures to places like Japan and Hawaii. Philanthropy was an integral part of Samantha's life, and she expressed her desire for her parents to continue supporting various charitable causes in her memory.
