Message to My Daughter (1973) featured a cast of 15 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (36%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Peg Shirley, age 92. This film starred Bonnie Bedelia and Martin Sheen.
36% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 36% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 81.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast15 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bonnie Bedelia Janet Thatcher | Janet Thatcher | Living | 25/03/1948 | 78 | — | 25 |
 Martin Sheen John Thatcher | John Thatcher | Living | 03/08/1940 | 86 | — | 33 |
 Kitty Winn Miranda Thatcher | Miranda Thatcher | Living | 21/02/1943 | 83 | — | 30 |
 Neva Patterson Mrs. Oliver | Mrs. Oliver | Deceased | 10/02/1920 | 90 | 14/12/2010 | 53 |
 Mark Slade Dave Hanley | Dave Hanley | Living | 01/05/1939 | 87 | — | 34 |
 Jerry Ayres Steve | Steve | Deceased | 21/09/1937 | 75 | 14/05/2013 | 36 |
 King Moody Frank | Frank | Deceased | 06/12/1929 | 71 | 07/02/2001 | 44 |
 Richard McMurray Mr. Oliver | Mr. Oliver | Deceased | 09/09/1916 | 68 | 12/12/1984 | 57 |
 John Crawford Abortionist | Abortionist | Deceased | 13/09/1920 | 90 | 21/09/2010 | 53 |
 Lucille Benson Woman on Train | Woman on Train | Deceased | 17/07/1914 | 69 | 17/02/1984 | 59 |
 John Lasell Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 06/11/1928 | 95 | 04/10/2024 | 45 |
 Jan Shutan Lorraine | Lorraine | Deceased | 05/11/1932 | 88 | 07/10/2021 | 41 |
 Peg Shirley Mother on Train | Mother on Train | Living | 06/10/1933 | 92 | — | 40 |
 Dick Balduzzi Father on Train | Father on Train | Deceased | 09/02/1928 | 91 | 27/01/2020 | 45 |
Della Thomas Abortionist's Contact | Abortionist's Contact | Unverified | — | — | — | — |