Overview

• Sian Barbara Allen, celebrated for her 1970s and 1980s television and film roles, passed away at the age of 78 due to Alzheimer’s disease.
• She earned a Golden Globe nomination in 1973 for her role in the thriller 'You’ll Like My Mother.'
• Allen was a Universal Studios contract player and appeared in iconic shows like 'The Waltons,' 'Columbo,' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' as well as films such as 'Billy Two Hats.'
• After retiring from acting in 1990, Allen dedicated her life to political activism, supporting causes like Cesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers and volunteering for campaigns.
• Her family has requested donations in her memory to the AuthoraCare Collective Hospice of Burlington, honoring her life and legacy.