Peggy Webber, Radio and Film Actress Who Worked With Welles and Hitchcock, Dies at 100

Her collaborations with celebrated figures like Welles and Hitchcock were part of that story, reflecting a career built on versatility and dedication to her craft.

Founding California Artists Radio Theatre

In 1984, Webber founded California Artists Radio Theatre, turning her lifelong commitment to radio drama into a lasting institution. The organization was built specifically to preserve the golden age of the medium she had helped shape as a performer.

That founding gave her legacy another dimension. She was not only an accomplished actress, but also a steward of the craft itself, determined to keep its traditions alive for future audiences.

A Lasting Legacy

Across seven decades, Webber’s work demonstrated just how much a single voice could carry.

Her death closes a remarkable chapter in American entertainment history. Yet the theater she founded remains standing as a defining expression of what she wanted to protect, carrying her legacy forward beyond her own lifetime.

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