She is survived by her children; Shannon Robards and Jake Robards. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four stepchildren.
She was a resident of both New York City and Southport, Connecticut for 30 years.
She was an active supporter of the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut; the Brain Tumor Foundation; the American Classical Orchestra; and the Roundabout Theater Company in New York City.
She was one of the first women hired in television production at Talent Associates and Filmways Productions.