Who was Paula Shaw? 'Freddy vs. Jason' actress dies at 84

American actress Paula Shaw passed away on September 10 at the age of 84. Shaw was famous for her role as Jason's mother in the Freddy vs. Jason movie released in 2003 and the TV series Cedar Love.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paula passed away peacefully in Vancouver during her rest, with reports noting she had been battling an illness, though further details remain undisclosed.

Paula, born July 17, 1941, held a life membership with the Actors Studio. Her last onscreen role, according to IMDb, was in the Round and Round TV movie released in 2023, where she played the role of Grandma Rosie.

When did Paula Shaw first appear on screen?

Paula first appeared on the big screen in 1969 with the project To Hex With Sex. Soon after, she appeared on many popular and highly rated projects, including The Bob Newhart Show and Starsky and Hutch.

Some of Paula Shaw's best works include Mr. Young, Five Star Christmas, Freddy vs. Jason, and Cedar Love. In 2022, she appeared in a number of projects, which included Hanukkah on Rye, Wedding of a Lifetime, The Guava Juice Show, and The Wedding Veil Legacy.

Due to her acting recognition, she also got the role of the judge in The Twilight Zone TV series.

According to Jenz Wazel Photography, Paula was:

"an EST graduate seminar leader before she took an acting workshop created by Dan Fauci, called The Mastery, to Esalen Institute in 1988, which evolved into a 5-day workshop called THE MAX, which Paula has been teaching there ever since. THE MAX became a sort of rite of passage for Esalen staff, and until today maintains a reputation as Esalen's most edgy offering."

Remembering her, the website read:

"I met Paula in 2003, when I was a work scholar at Esalen. I took THE MAX, twice, and was very impressed by Paula's insight into the human condition, and her fierce and compassionate approach to helping students grow. I assisted Paula several times, including her last workshop at Esalen in 2020. In 2019 I recorded an interview with her on location at Esalen."

Fans from around the world are paying tribute to Paula Shaw, remembering her for her contribution to cinema and television. Many have taken to social media to honor her talent and legacy.

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