Priscilla Pointer, the actress best known for playing formidable mothers in “Dallas” and “Carrie,” has died at age 100.

Priscilla Pointer, the co-founder of the San Francisco Actor’s Workshop, a theater, TV and film actress who often played memorable mothers – especially to her daughter Amy Irving – died in her sleep on Monday at the age of 100,

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.