Ellen O'Mara, a native of Manhattan, embarked upon a remarkable and illustrious journey that commenced in the year 1966, when she achieved a most impressive feat, thereby earning for herself the esteemed and prestigious title of "Red Cross Girl", a distinction that she held for a remarkable and extraordinary period of one year.
As the specially selected "Red Cross Girl", O'Mara was granted the singular privilege of donning the uniform of a dedicated and compassionate nurse, thereby securing her position as a prominent and esteemed individual, widely admired and respected by numerous people for her remarkable and extraordinary achievement.
Noting the remarkable accomplishment, O'Mara proceeded to enthusiastically pursue her deeply ingrained affinity for acting, courageously undertaking the challenging process of auditioning for an array of film roles, and ultimately securing her most enduring and iconic part as Alice Blake in the 1967 cinematic masterpiece, Up the Down Staircase, a film that has successfully withstood the test of time, its enduring popularity a testament to its timeless appeal.
Ellen O'Mara's extraordinary life was tragically cut short on September 29, 2004, as she succumbed to the relentless and merciless grasp of pancreatic cancer, a merciless and unyielding adversary that had waged a brutal and merciless battle against her, exacting a profound and far-reaching toll on her physical and emotional well-being.
As her vital energies began to gradually dissipate, Ellen O'Mara found herself situated within the comforting confines of the Margaret Tietz Center, a revered institution renowned for providing a sanctuary of solace and compassionate care to individuals who, with heavy hearts, are confronted with the daunting prospect of mortality's unwavering grasp.
Ellen O'Mara's life may have been tragically cut short, yet her profound influence on the entertainment world would persist for an extended period, serving as a poignant reminder of her lasting legacy and the profound impact she had on the countless individuals whose lives she had touched.
