Priscilla Pointer, the actress best known for playing formidable mothers in “Dallas” and “Carrie,” has died at age 100. Pointer’s daughter, the Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving, announced her death Tuesday on Instagram,

Priscilla Pointer, the 'Dallas' actor who was prolific on stage, big screen and TV, died Monday at 100. She was mother to 'Crossing Delancey' actor Amy Irving.

Priscilla Pointer, a theater, TV and film actress who often played memorable mothers, notably to her daughter Amy Irving in 'Carrie,' is dead.