Robert Urich was an American actor who was mostly known for his prolific television works although he acted in a few movies as well. He was married to actress Heather Menzies in 1975, and they remained married until his death in 2002. Menzies had played one of the von Trapp children, “Louisa,” in the film "Sound of Music". Robert Urich died at the age of 55 suffering from synovial sarcoma, a rare cancer of the tissue. He had battled cancer for six years. He was survived by his wife Heather Menzies and three adopted children, Ryan, Emily, and Allison.
Tragically, Heather Menzies also passed away from terminal brain cancer in 2017. She died on Christmas Eve, surrounded by her children and family members. She was an actress, a ballerina, and loved living her life to the fullest. Menzies-Urich created the Robert Urich Foundation and spent most of her time in recent years to the organization that raises money for cancer research and support for cancer patients. In addition to her son, Menzies-Urich is survived by two other children, numerous grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
