‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ Actress Laurel Goodwin No More
Los Angeles, March 8: Best known for starring alongside legendary Rock’n Roll star Elvis Presley in the film “Girls! Girls! Girls!”, Laurel Goodwin, who enjoyed a long and extensive career in Hollywood has passed away. She was 79.
The actress died on February 25 in Cathedral City of unspecified causes, international media reported on Tuesday.
In the 1962 movie, Goodwin played the wholesome rich girl Laurel Dodge, who tried her best to win Elvis’ affection. However, she is mainly remembered for sharing a dance with the rock star during a heartwarming scene.
Later she starred in the 1963 movie “Papa’s Delicate Condition” after appearing in two episodes of “Beverly Hills Hillbillies”.
She was also part of Mel Brook’s 60s spy series “Get Smart”. Goodwin was among the last surviving members of the original Star Trek cast, having been cast in a rejected “Star Trek” pilot episode in 1965. Despite this, Laurel had a choice as she had received offers to make pilots for two network comedies. Speaking openly in an interview for StarTrek.com in 2016, the legend explained: “I said, ‘Oh, no. Star Trek is it. I’ve got to do Star Trek. It’s great, it’s gonna be wonderful.”
Since the news of her passing was announced fans have taken to Twitter to share their condolences.
One social media user penned: “Sad to hear that Laurel Goodwin, yet another member of our #StarTrek family, has passed away. Laurel appeared along with Captain Pike, Number One, and Spock in the original pilot, ‘The Cage.’ Sending my condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Another said: “SAD FAREWELL. Laurel Goodwin was in the #StarTrek episode THE CAGE and appeared opposite #ElvisPresley in GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS. I am just receiving word that Laurel died on February 25 at the age of 79. RIP.”
She retired from acting in 1971 and went into nursing before co-producing the movie “Stroker Ace” alongside her husband, Walter Wood in 1983.
