Following the passing of Elizabeth Franz at age 84, there has been a recent surge of interest among her fans in her personal life.The cause of her death was cancer, along with a severe reaction to the drugs used during her treatment. Her iconic role was as Linda Loman, the wife of Willy Loman, in the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. Her powerful performance earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play."The Miracle Worker" On Broadway Photo Call - Source: GettyShe is survived by her husband, screenwriter Christopher Pelham, and her brother, Joe. She was married twice during her lifetime. Her first marriage was with Edward Binns, who died of a heart attack in 1990, when he was in a car with Franz on his way to Connecticut. He was a prolific actor known for his roles in 12 Angry Men, Teresa, North by Northwest, The Verdict, among others.Continue to read for more details.All we know about Elizabeth Franz’s husband Edward Binns Elizabeth Franz and her first husband, Edward Binns, were married for approximately seven years from 1983 to 1970. She was reportedly his third wife.They crossed their paths while they were both acting in a stage production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night in Indianapolis. At that time, Elizabeth Franz played the role of Mary Tyrone. She was 32 years old.Edward Binns was a well-known stage, film, and television actor whose career spanned over four decades. According to a New York Times report, he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September 1916. His parents, Edward Thomas Binns Sr. and Esther Bracken, were Pennsylvania Quakers. He was the youngest of his three siblings, who were all brothers.He graduated from the Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and from Pennsylvania State University. He learned his acting skills from the Cleveland Playhouse and the Actors Studio. He was an original member of the Actors Studio and performed in numerous Broadway plays. He made his first appearance as a non-commissioned officer in the cast of the hit play, Command Decision.He became known for roles as military officers and authorities’ figures working as a police detective in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest. In the 1970 film, Patton he portrayed the character of General Walter Bedell Smith. His other notable roles include Juror #6 in 12 Angry Men and the pilot in Fail-Safe.On television, Binns starred as a seasoned detective in the police series Brenner, which ran from 1959 to 1964.According to reports, Binns married Elizabeth Franz in 1983. During the course of their marriage, they didn’t welcome any kids. His obituary noted that Binns had two daughters, Nancy and Judy, with his first wife, Katherine Dain. He welcomed his third daughter, Bridgett Banham with Marcia Légère.Elizabeth Franz married for the second time to California screenwriter Christopher Pelham. However, the exact year of their marriage is not available in sources. Her death was announced by Christopher, who was married to her until her recent death. During her career, Franz left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.