Trailblazing Sri Lankan Actress Maureen Hingert, Star of “The King and I,” Passes Away at 88
PASADENA, California — Maureen Hingert, a distinguished actress and former Miss Universe contender, passed away at Huntington Hospital on Sunday due to liver failure, her daughter Marisa Zamparelli confirmed. Hingert, aged 88, was celebrated for her impactful roles during Hollywood’s golden era, including a memorable performance in “The King and I.” Zamparelli recalled her mother’s final moments as “beautiful and peaceful.” Originally from Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Maureen Neliya Hingert made a splash on …