Cynthia Harris RIP

Cynthia Harris was one of those actresses who never became a big star -- but who was in everything. She has died at the age of 87.

With a career spanning decades, she is probably best known for playing Wallis Simpson in the 1970s mini-series Edward & Mrs Simpson and then, in the 1990s, as the intimidating mother-in-law Sylvia Buchman on the great NYC show Mad About You.

In between, she appeared in the huge 1987 hit movie Three Men and a Baby -- another NYC classic.

Cynthia Harris was herself an NYC native and, in addition to appearing in movies and TV, had a very successful stage career -- including in the original run of Company back in 1971. She was one of those solid, dependable actresses who could do anything, a great talent. She will be missed. RIP.