Dallas, TX
Actress Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ star and mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100
Actress Priscilla Pointer, best known for her roles in the 1980s soap opera “Dallas” and horror film classic “Carrie,” has died. She was 100.
Pointer, whose children included fellow actress Amy Irving and director David Irving, died on April 28 at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David confirmed to USA TODAY on April 29. The late actress died of natural causes.
Amy Irving mourned Pointer’s death in a heartfelt tribute post on Instagram, which featured several photos of Pointer and her family over the years.
“Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs,” Amy wrote. “She most definitely will be missed.”
Born in May 1924 to artists Augusta and Kenneth Pointer, the New York-bred actress got her start in the theater, where she performed in touring productions of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “The Country Wife” and “The Condemned of Altona.”
Pointer scored her first television role in 1954 with a two-episode stint on the adventure drama series “The New Adventures of China Smith,” according to the actress’s IMDb page.
Throughout the ’70s, Pointer appeared on several TV series including “McCloud,” “The Rockford Files,” “Kojak,” “Police Woman” and “Phyllis.” In 1976, the actress made the leap to the silver screen with roles in “The Great Texas Dynamite Chase,” “Carrie” and “Nickelodeon.”
“Carrie,” a supernatural horror about an ostracized teen with telekinetic powers, saw Pointer co-star with daughter Amy Irving. Amy played Sue Snell, a classmate of Carrie’s who is scarred by the girl’s deadly rampage, while Pointer portrayed Snell’s mother.
In the ’80s, Pointer became a household name in the soap opera world thanks to a recurring role on the Emmy-winning series “Dallas.” Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, mother of Ken Kercheval’s Cliff Barnes, from 1981-1983.
Pointer also joined creative forces with her son David Irving. David directed Pointer in the 1987 musical fantasy “Rumpelstiltskin,” which starred Amy Irving alongside Billy Barty and Clive Revill.
In her personal life, Pointer married fellow actor Jules Irving in 1947 after the two met in Europe during an army production of “Brother Rat” following World War II. The couple later formed the Actor’s Workshop, a theater company in San Francisco.
Pointer and Jules, who remained married until Jules’ 1979 death, shared three children: Katie, David and Amy Irving.
Pointer continued acting throughout the ’90s, appearing in series such as “The Flash,” “ER” and “Touched by An Angel.” Her final role was a 2008 voiceover performance in the Jeff Daniels-starring TV movie “Sweet Nothing in My Ear.”
Dallas, TX
Fatal crash on LBJ Freeway in Dallas leaves 1 dead, multiple people hospitalized, police say
One person has died and several others are injured after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 635 in Dallas on Saturday.
Police were called to the 11100 block of westbound LBJ Freeway just before 6:30 p.m. for a major accident. Investigators discovered that a blue sedan heading west on I-635 moved to exit from the second from the left lane. It first hit the concrete barrier and traffic attenuator, or crash cushion. The sedan was then hit by a white pickup truck and a semi truck, police said. The sedan then caught on fire.
One passenger in the blue sedan died on the scene and another was ejected. The driver of the sedan and the ejected passenger were both taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The driver and two passengers in the pickup truck were also taken to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.
Dallas police said the investigation is ongoing.
The family of 38‑year‑old Marisol Perez and her 18‑month‑old son, Erik Jr., is sharing their grief after the two were killed in Thursday’s apartment explosion and fire in Dallas’ Oak Cliff.
The blast at the Clyde Apartments also claimed the life of community activist and Democratic Party precinct chair Sylvia Collins. Five others were injured.
Marisol’s sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.
“She was a dedicated mom and a good person… she had a good heart and wonderful intentions,” said Maria Lopez, Marisol’s sister.
Family members rushed to the scene after receiving a call from police, hoping Marisol and her children had made it out safely.
“They told me they couldn’t find my sister and her baby. It was devastating,” Lopez said.
Daughter rescued from rubble
Marisol’s 9‑year‑old daughter, Vanessa, was pulled from the rubble by a good Samaritan moments after the explosion. She turns 10 on Monday.
“We don’t have any words to thank him. We are so grateful,” Lopez said.
“He risked his life. Anything could have happened when he ran across the street to get her,” said sister Nora Carmona.
A close-knit family grieving
Marisol was one of four sisters, all of whom said they shared a tight bond.
“We called her Mari… or güera,” Lopez said.
“Every special occasion, she wanted me to do her makeup and hair. We’d laugh and bond. I miss it so much,” said sister Rosalinda Martinez.
The family says they are now focused on supporting Marisol’s husband, who was at work when the explosion happened.
“He wants justice. He knows this was not just a tragic accident. There have to be answers,” Carmona said.
Vigil planned for Sunday
The family is inviting the public to a vigil in honor of Marisol and Erik Jr. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday.
A GoFundMe has also been created to help with funeral expenses.
H-E-B is one step closer to opening its first location in the city of Dallas.
The grocery chain filed a construction permit for the store at 635 and Hillcrest Road on Wednesday.
According to the permit, construction is set to begin in March 2027. The store is projected to open in September 2028.
When plans for the location were first announced last year, some neighbors raised concerns about the development. Those concerns included increased traffic, noise pollution and crime.
A primary concern is congestion in an already high-traffic area. H-E-B says it plans to add turn lanes and make other upgrades to ease congestion, but neighbors still have concerns.
When the zoning request was still being considered in December 2025, some drew comparisons between the abundance of grocery stores in northern Dallas to the long fight to bring more grocers to food deserts in southern Dallas. The rezoning request passed 14-1.
In a statement, H-E-B wrote: “We appreciate the thoughtful consideration from city officials, staff, and community members throughout this process. We are committed to serving Texans and look forward to bringing our first H-E-B store to the city of Dallas.”
Benjamin Scott, Group Vice President of Real Estate and Shopping Center Development for H-E-B said the new store will bring 800 new jobs and an estimated $24 million in tax revenue to Dallas over the next five years.
This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.
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