English-born Samantha Eggar is no more. The news of her demise was shared by her daughter, actress Jenna Stern, on Instagram. "My Mama passed Wednesday evening. Peacefully and quietly surrounded by family. I was there next to her ...holding her hand, telling her how much she was loved. It was beautiful. It was a privilege," she posted.

Samantha, 86, struggled with "a long illness" before her death, her family told TMZ, as per Variety. Nominated for three Oscars, including best director and adapted screenplay, William Wyler`s chilling 1965 thriller "The Collector," in which an odd fellow played by Terence Stamp holds Samantha Eggar`s character captive, gave an early boost to her career.