Al Ruscio’s wife Kate Williamson dies in California

Kate Williamson's death comes in less than one month after the death of her husband, actor Al Ruscio

Actress Kate Williamson, who was born as Robina Jane Sparks, died Friday night after a period of failing health.

The actress was best known for a run on the Ellen DeGeneres comedy Ellen.

Kate Williamson’s death comes in less than one month after the death of her husband, actor Al Ruscio, who died at the age of 89 on November12.

Kate Williamson’s death comes in less than one month after the death of her husband, actor Al Ruscio

The actress died surrounded by her four children at her Encino, California, home.

Kate Williamson’s decades-long acting career included the 1994 Barry Levinson film Disclosure, the 2002 film Dahmer and the 1993 James Spader film Dream Lover.

She married Al Ruscio in 1954, and had four children together — actress and poet Elizabeth Ruscio, director and editor Michael Ruscio, production designer Nina Ruscio and teacher Maria Ruscio.

Kate Williamson is survived by her children and five grandchildren.

Sonia Pantiss

Sonia is the heart and the artist of the team. She loves art and all that it implies. As Sonia says, good music, a well directed movie, or attending a music or film festival melts people’s heart and make them better. She is great at painting and photography. Working on scrapbooks is her favorite activity.