Up until her prestigious Academy Award victories in 1991, Evelyn “Brandy” Foster managed Jodie Foster. She died at the age of 90.
Foster, along with her siblings Bud, Lucinda, and Constance, wrote a heartfelt obituary for their mother. According to reports, dementia had recently affected Evelyn and played a part in her demise.
Her family characterized her as a fiercely passionate, loving, and unafraid to stand up for herself woman. Despite being only five feet tall and having naturally curly hair as her signature features, she had a presence that could fill any space.
No one dared to mess with Nana because she was known for her contagious smiles, warm embraces, and clever use of four-letter words. It is said that she will live on forever in each member of her family. All those who were fortunate enough to have known her will miss her unmistakable spirit but cherish their memories of her.
Evelyn “Brandy” Foster, a cherished mother of four who was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, passed away on May 13, 2019, at her home, as a result of complications with dementia.
To further her singing career with big bands in the 1940s, she relocated to California. She met Lieutenant Colonel Lucius Foster there, who she later married.
Bud, Lucinda, Jodie, and Constance were the couple’s four offspring. Grace Kelly, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, and Marilyn Monroe were just a few of the famous people Brandy worked as a publicist for during her time in the entertainment business. These individuals were all clients of renowned publicist Arthur Jacobs.
She would have appreciated it if people who wish to pay their respects looked up at the sky and said her name aloud instead of using flowers, according to her family.
As a 30-year-old single mother of four, she assumed control of her youngest daughter Buddy’s acting career.
Jodie won her first commercial at the age of three, the well-known Coppertone ad from the 1960s, and Buddy gained fame as Ken Berry’s son on the television program Mayberry RFD. Jodie’s career was steered by Evelyn up until the year 1991, when she took home a second Best Actress Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs.
Evelyn treated Paris as a second home, traveling the city’s streets with her grandchildren and acquiring works of art for her Ile de St. Louis’ residence. Being an aesthete, I used to spend my Sundays surrounded by a library of periodicals on art and architecture.
Given her frequent venomous opinions and love of foreign films, it was not surprising that Evelyn was passionate about social justice issues.
Evelyn was a formidable opponent who never shied away from a challenge and frequently prevailed. Her tenacious resolve and character strength were admired by those who knew her.
Her five-foot-tall stature, thick “corkscrew” curls, dimple-framed smiles, and distinctive sense of style will always be cherished in the memories of her family.
She spoke with a sharp, salty tongue and was very witty. Nana was an indispensable part of many people’s lives and can never be replaced.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, friends and family remember Evelyn by gazing up at the sky. That would make her smile no matter where she is right now, so it is the best way to convey how much she meant to them.
Those who knew and loved her have experienced great loss as a result of her passing, but they are left with warm memories and admiration for having been fortunate enough to have such a close relationship with such an extraordinary woman.
