Oona O’Neill 1925 – 1991

Biography

Oona O’Neill was born on May 14, 1925, in Warwick Parish, beginning a life that would span two continents and touch the world of entertainment. With her American and British heritage, she brought a unique perspective to her work as an actress, pursuing a career that reflected her passion for the performing arts. Her life was marked by dedication to her craft and the relationships she cultivated throughout her years in the spotlight.

Throughout her career, Oona established herself as a respected figure in the acting profession, leaving an impression on those who knew her and worked alongside her. She maintained a presence that spoke to both her talent and her character, earning the respect of her peers and audiences alike. Her journey took her across the Atlantic, ultimately settling in Switzerland, where she would spend her final years.

Oona passed away on September 27, 1991, in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was laid to rest in Corsier-sur-Vevey, in the Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut District, a fitting final resting place in the landscape she had come to call home. Her memory remains a tribute to a life devoted to her art and to those she held dear.