Mrs. Claus Hallmark Actress Passes Away at 85 – Our Hearts Go Out
Marcia Ann Burrs, a television icon who graced the screens in dozens of classic hits, including “Will & Grace,” “Mad Men,” “Monk,” “That ‘70s Show” and many more, has sadly passed away at the age of 85.
The actress’ obituary stated that Burrs died on Sunday, March 22, in Hollywood. In her family’s statement for her eulogy, they celebrated her lighthearted humor that her loved ones adored.
Marcia Ann Bures’ Family Remembers Her Legacy
“Though her birth date would technically make her 85, Marcia never acknowledged an age older than 39 — and certainly saw no reason to start now,” her obituary reads.
Marcia Ann Burrs, Character Actress Who Played Mrs. Claus in Hallmark Telefilms, Dies at 85 https://t.co/gnNXtSiASs
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 24, 2026
Marcia Ann Burrs, Character Actress Who Played Mrs. Claus in Hallmark Telefilms, Dies at 85 https://t.co/gnNXtSiASs
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 24, 2026
Family and friends plan to gather at the Salisbury National Cemetery in North Carolina at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27, where the actress, whose career spanned across three decades, will be honored and celebrated for her life.
While Burrs’ television credits are rather impressive, she has also appeared in several movies. As a former Hallmark actress, Burrs starred as Mrs. Claus opposite Steve Guttenberg, Crystal Bernard and John Wheeler (as Santa) in the 2004 film “Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus” and its 2005 sequel, “Meet the Santas,” the Hollywood Reporter reported.
She also featured in “Rumor Has It” with Jennifer Aniston, directed by the late Rob Reiner. She also had roles in “The Bling Ring” in 2013, “Marriage of Lies” in 2016 and more notable films.
As for TV shows, Burrs featured in more than she didn’t! Her spreadsheet includes roles in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Criminal Minds,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” Grace and Frankie,” “New Girl,” Bones,” “Gilmore Girls” and many more, according to her IMDb.
Marcia Ann Burrs’ Celebrated for Her ‘Unapologetic Toughness’
According to her obituary, Burrs’ family was very special to her. Her loved ones honored her by describing her as: “A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong performer, she lived with heart, humor, creativity, and an unapologetic toughness that brought authenticity to every role she played on screen and in life.”
”Though she loved performing her favorite role was Mom — the one she cherished most,” the obituary continues. “She taught her kids that life was limitless, rules were optional, and you could do anything. She lived it, she meant it, and she passed it on like a family superpower.”
Her obituary also states that after being born in Manila, Philippines, and moving to New York City, where she studied drama at The College of William & Mary, it was evident “from an early age” that she “gravitated toward the stage.”
RIP Marcia Ann Burrs.
She also worked in films including Rob Reiner’s Rumor Has It … (2005), Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring (2013) and Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town (2017).
Marcia Hoffman was born on Nov. 25, 1940, in Manila, the Philippines. After performing in school plays and studying drama at William & Mary, she moved to New York and worked in musical theater, commercials and soap operas before relocating to California.
Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer and Diana; her sons-in-law, Douglas and James; her grandsons, Grant and Talon; her brothers, Fred (and wife Judy) and Greg (Jayne); and her sister, Toni.
Her husband of 52 years, Joe Bures, who spent two decades as a business executive at NBC, died in January 2020 at age 83.
They met in New York, and he taught her “how to play golf, which became a cornerstone of their relationship and a favorite way to spend time together with their daughters,” her family said. “Family lore says their perfect rhythm was simple and sacred: church, golf, lasagna, repeat — the way most Sundays were joyfully spent.”
They added: “She never acknowledged an age older than 39.”
A private family service is set for 11 a.m. on Friday at Salisbury National Cemetery in North Carolina. Online condolences may be made here.
