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Mara, 61, and actress known for her roles on ER, Ray Donovan and Shameless, may have slipped, causing her to drown after her swim in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent on Sunday.

Mara was hailed by her relatives as a gifted character actor who excelled in complex portrayals of often-troubled characters in an obituary.

Mary Mara's cause of death was confirmed to be "an accident" due to "asphyxiation, and water drowning" while she was swimming in a New York river on Sunday.

Mary Mara, the actor best known for her recurring roles in “ER” and “Law...

Mary Mara had made her film debut in 1992 with Love Potion No. 9 and appeared that same year as Billy Crystals daughter in Mr. Saturday Night.

A New York State Police press release revealed the actor was found dead after a suspected drowning incident while swimming in the St. Lawrence River. Authorities added that Mara's body showed no signs of foul play.

Actress Mary Mara, known for star turns in “ER” and “Criminal Minds,” has apparently drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River at Cape Vincent, N.Y., authorities said. She was 61.

Mary Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers.

Actor Mary Mara, best known for her roles in ER and Law & Order, died in Cape Vincent, New York on Sunday at the age of 61. Apparently, the cause of her death is drowning.

'Dexter' and 'Criminals Minds' actress Mary Mara, 61, dies after drowning