Veteran actress and author Patricia Bosworth passed away due to pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus which infected her a few days back. She was 86 and her stepdaughter Fia Hatsav confirmed the news writing 'This terrible virus has taken my Vibrant, talented, and loving Step-Mother, Patricia Bosworth. You may read about her in all the news articles... But to us she was Patti, and Grandma Patti. She was a humble, caring and compassionate person. She adopted us and we in return adopted her, She was part of our family, in every way. She loved my children, and treasured being their grandma, it meant everything to her."

Hatsav further added '"She honored my late Father Tom Palumbo, by publishing a book of his amazing professional photographs. She honored my Mother's memory, by including his images of her. She knew she was his muse, and respected their relationship. Her relationship with my father was so loving, caring and artistically collaborative. She was so inspiring and supportive to him. She was angry with me because I was so worried about her! It was so terribly difficult not to be with her in her last days, but the nurses and doctors said she was communicating to them with her mighty pen I'm so proud of her bravery! I have been talking to her amazing friends, whom loved her so much! Many of them have adopted me now. I am filled with gratefulness for knowing Patti, and having her in my life.".

Patricia Bosworth apart from starring in movies such as the 'The Nun's Story' she wrote biographies of several Hollywood greats including Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda and Montgomery Clift.