Margot Kidder who found fame as Lois Lane in the 1978 film, Superman, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday at her home in Montana.
Margot Kidder was born in the Northwest Territories of Canada. She made her professional acting debut on the TV series, Wojeck in 1969, and had her first film role was in the 1968 Canadian movie, The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar.
Hollywood soon beckoned and she moved to Los Angeles to lead roles on TV shows including McQueen, Mod Squad and Nichols. But playing reporter and Superman’s love interest, Lois Lane was her breakout role.
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Kidder starred opposite Christopher Reeve’s Clark Kent and his alter ego Superman in the original film as well as the three sequels: Superman II in 1980, Superman III” in 1983 and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” in 1987.
After three marriages and thousands of dollars in medical bills, Kidder found herself homeless in 1996 as she struggled with bipolar disorder.
Her story grabbed the hearts of fans and Hollywood. With many reaching out to help Kidder, who eventually got back on her feet and went on to become a mental health advocate.
