Hollywood Bids Farewell to a Classic
Hollywood has lost one of its timeless stars.
Pippa Scott, the fiery redhead who captivated audiences in The Searchers, passed away on May 22 at age 90.
A Peaceful Goodbye
Her daughter, Miranda Tollman, confirmed that Pippa died peacefully at her home in Santa Monica. The cause was congenital heart failure.
A Life of Art and Activism
Scott’s passing closes the chapter on a life filled with cinematic brilliance and humanitarian impact. Known for her roles alongside legends like John Wayne, Rosalind Russell, and Dick Van Dyke, she also carved out a powerful second act as a human rights advocate.
Born Into Hollywood
Born on November 10, 1934, in Beverly Hills, Pippa came from Hollywood royalty. Her birth name was Philippa, but childhood mispronunciations shortened it to “Pippa” — a name that stuck.
Her father, Allan Scott, penned classics like Top Hat and Swing Time. Her mother, Laura Straub, was a stage actress who inspired Pippa’s early love for performance. Even her uncle, Adrian Scott, made headlines as one of the blacklisted Hollywood Ten — foreshadowing the values Pippa would later uphold.
