Maureen O'Hara (born
Maureen FitzSimons; 17 August 192024 October 2015) was an Irish-American actress and singer. The famously
red-headed O'Hara was known for her beauty and playing fiercely passionate but sensible heroines, often in westerns and adventure films. She worked on numerous occasions with director
John Ford and longtime friend
John Wayne, and was one of the
last surviving stars from the
Golden Age of Hollywood.