Penelope Milford, Oscar-Nominated Actress of Coming Home, Dies at 77
The American stage and screen star, famed for her role as Vi Munson in Coming Home, passed away in New York; the cause of death is not yet known.
A Storied Acting Career
Penelope Dale Milford was born on March 23, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Illinois. Her professional acting journey began in the late 1960s, spanning stage, film, and television.
Milford earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of Vi Munson in the 1978 film Coming Home, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
On Broadway, she originated the role of Jenny Anderson in the musical Shenandoah, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination in 1975.
Other notable film appearances included Valentino, Heathers, Endless Love, and Maidstone.
Death & Final Days
Milford passed away on October 14, 2025, in Saugerties, New York, at the age of 77. Her death was confirmed by her brother, Doug Milford. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
