"A Christmas Story" star Melinda Dillon died at the age of 83 on Jan. 9. She was a two-time Academy Award nominee for her roles in "Close Encounters of the
By Geoffrey Huchel Oscar and Tony-nominated actress Melinda Dillon, best known for her role as Mother Parker in A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983), passed away January 9, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. No cause of death was given. She was 83. Though known primarily for her film roles, Dillon has also perfo