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Trailblazing Writer-Producer Frances Doel Passes at 83

6/1/2025

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Frances Doel, a trailblazing writer-producer celebrated for her collaborations with Roger Corman, passed away on May 26 at the age of 83. Her legacy includes cult classics like "Big Bad Mama" and "Crazy Mama." Survived by her siblings and devoted partner, Harrison Reiner, her memory lives on through donations to Best Friends Animal Society.

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Frances Doel, a trailblazing writer-producer celebrated for her collaborations with Roger Corman, passed away on May 26 at the age of 83. Her legacy includes cult classics like "Big Bad Mama" and "Crazy Mama." Survived by her siblings and devoted partner, Harrison Reiner, her memory lives on through donations to Best Friends Animal Society.