Barbara Bosson, Emmy-nominated star of Hill Street Blues, dies at 83

Barbara Bosson has died at the age of 83. 

The Emmy-nominated actress was famous for her role as divorcee Fay Furillo on the acclaimed NBC drama Hill Street Blues, co-created by her then-husband Steven Bochco.

Her death was announced by her director son, Jesse Bochco, via social media on Monday. 

‘More spirit and zest than you could shake a stick at. When she loved you, you felt it without a doubt. If she didn’t, you may well have also known that too. Forever in our hearts. I love you Mama,’ Jesse wrote in an instagram tribute. 

Jesse also shared a touching photo of Barbara holding him as a baby. ‘Rest easy mom,’ he wrote in another post shared to his Stories.

The actress also was known for her work on three famous ABC series: Hooperman, Cop Rock, and Murder One, all of which were co-created by Bochco as well. 

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Gone: Barbara Bosson has died at the age of 83; Pictured 2005

Iconic role: The Emmy-nominated actress was famous for her role as divorcee Fay Furillo on the acclaimed NBC drama Hill Street Blues, co-created by her then-husband Steven Bochco

Loving mom: Her death was announced by her director son, Jesse Bochco, via social media on Monday