Frederica Sagor Maas passed away on January 5, 2012, at 111 years old.
Frederica Sagor Maas passed away on January 5, 2012, in La Mesa, California. At the time of her death, she was 111 years old, closing a remarkable chapter of American cinema history. Sagor Maas's life spanned a dynamic era in film, witnessing the transition from silent films to talkies and the increasing role of women in the industry.
Her memoir, published late in her life, rekindled interest in her career and the wider acknowledgment of screenwriting's importance in filmmaking. Her longevity, both in years and in the endurance of her contributions to cinema, serves as an inspiring legacy for women in the arts.