Leslie Parrish: Star and Steward | Huntsville News

Leslie Parrish, the iconic Hollywood actress known for her roles in “The Manchurian Candidate,” the original “Batman,” and “Star Trek,” passed away at 90 — a life lived boldly both on and off screen. Rising from modeling to stardom, she became a familiar face across TV’s golden age, from Westerns to crime dramas. But her true legacy? She was a fierce activist against the Vietnam War and later devoted her life to environmental conservation, even co-founding a wildlife sanctuary. After retiring from acting in the late ‘70s, she channeled all her energy into protecting nature — proving that her impact extended far beyond the camera lens.

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