The actress also appeared in Tiptoes and St. Marcia de Rousse, the actress best known for her role on HBO’sTrue Blood, has died at 70.

The actress taught in the Pasadena public school system while pursuing an acting career.

The actress went on to appear in numerous television shows over the next two decades, including episodes ofSt.

Marcia de Rousse in True Blood

Marcia de Rousse on ‘True Blood’.HBO

Her next film appearance was in the 2003 dramedyTiptoes, starringMatthew McConaughey,Kate Beckinsale, andPeter Dinklage.

She appeared in episodes in the drama’s second, fourth, and seventh seasons.

In her final film role, she reunited with Beckinsale in 2016’sThe Disappointments Room.

Marcia was a tremendous lover and supporter of all her feline friends.

She adored cats, especially the strays.

An advocate for her fellow disabled actors, always pushing for more opportunities for the senior disabled community.

Marcia was close friends with Zelda Rubinstein and considered Zelda her mentor.

She is survived by her loving family, friends and a plethora of neighborhood cats."