To anyone who grew up watching Road to Avonlea or had children during the show’s seven-season run, the death of beloved actor Jackie Burroughs on Wednesday came as a shock. Burroughs, who lived in Toronto, was 71 and suffering from gastric cancer. In honour of the Canadian legend, we’ve compiled our favourite moments from her career.
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A tribute to Jackie Burroughs: the most memorable moments from her career
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A video tribute to Jackie Burroughs: http://www.roadtoavonlea.com/blogs/category-news/item/272-tribute-to-jackie-burroughs
September 24, 2010 at 11:31 am | by ChristianI cant even tell you how greatly appreciated i am that this was even sent to me.. i am a very big fan of avonlea. Jackie was the whole show.. and i always understood where she came from.. i loved her. may she rest in peace..
September 27, 2010 at 10:04 am | by melinda antoniniJackie was small in stature but huge in talent. I
December 30, 2010 at 12:30 pm | by M. Adamsloved her role as Hetty King in Road to Avonlea among
her many other roles. I occasionally would see Jackie
just wandering around Hazelton Avenue smoking a cigarette.
Jackie would never put on airs. She possessed a unique personality and talent. She will be missed.
when road to avonlea serial start i was 12 years old.i have many many good memories from that serial specially hetty king.i love jackie and even i called her hetty aunt.her soul be in calm.
May 2, 2011 at 5:52 am | by sepideh