Cloris Leachman’s cause of death at age 94 last month was due to a stroke, ET Canada confirm. According to the actress’ death certificate, her death was due to a “cerebrovascular accident.
In addition, the the section listing additional “significant conditions contributing to death but not resulting in underlying cause given,” COVID-19 is typed in.
The death certificate details her date of death as Jan. 27, 2021. Following her passing, Leachman’s longtime manager Juliet Green confirmed the news to ET Canada, revealing she died in her sleep. “It’s been my privilege to work with Cloris Leachman, one of the most fearless actresses of our time.