Pippa Scott, the flame-haired actress who made a memorable debut in the 1956 Western classic The Searchers, has passed away at the age of 90. Her daughter confirmed she died of congenital heart failure at her home in Santa Monica.

Born in Beverly Hills in 1934, Scott was part of a Hollywood legacy. Her father, Allan Scott, was an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, and her uncle, Adrian Scott, was a prominent film producer who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Their influence played a key role in shaping both her acting career and her lifelong commitment to activism.

Scott’s breakout role came as Lucy in The Searchers, alongside John Wayne. She went on to appear in major films like Auntie Mame and Cold Turkey, and became a familiar face on American television, with guest roles in Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and many others. Known for her sharp wit and engaging presence, she remained a beloved figure on screen throughout the 1960s and 1970s.