Suzanne Pleshette Dead Played Newhart's TV Sitcom Wife

Suzanne Pleshette, the actress who along with Lauren Becall, Brenda Vacarro, and Kathleen Turner, are known for throaty voice character, died yesterday at home in Los Angeles. Cause of death is reported as respiratory failure.
Ms Pleshette, age 70, began her entertainment career in the 1950s, first appearing on Broadway, then television and later in films.

The actress had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for lung canger since 2006

Suzanne Pleshette is best known for her role as Emily Hartley the sarcastic but level headed wife of psychologist Robert Hartley, played by stand-up comedian Bob Newhart, on the popular television program. The show was produced by MTM Enterprises and aired on CBS television network for 6 years from 1972 until 1978.

In 2000 she married her third husband comic actor and former co-star on the New Hart program Tom Posten, who predeceased her in 2007.

Pleshette received several Emmy Award nominations for her television roles including her portrayal of Leona Helmsley, the villified "Queen of Mean". She was also a featured player in Alfred Hitchcock's film thriller "The Birds".

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