Samantha Weinstein, Canadian Actor and Musician, Remembered for Her Inspiring Artistry and Positive Energy

A Canadian actor and musician, Samantha Weinstein, who won accolades from an early age, passed away on May 14, 2023, at Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital. She had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer 2 1/2 years ago. Weinstein, who had been acting since the age of six, was remembered as an inspiring artist who lived “the best life” and continued to work even in her final days.

Weinstein had multiple acting credits to her name, including voicing various characters in animated television series. Her father, David Weinstein, described her as “a living embodiment of a sunbeam” who was full of positive energy and lit up every room she walked into.

Some of her notable roles include playing high school student Heather in the 2013 remake of “Carrie” and playing Audrey in the 2011 comedy “Jesus Henry Christ”. As a child, she had a starring role in “Big Girl”, which won the Best Canadian Short Film award at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival. Her role in “Big Girl” also earned her the 2006 Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) award for outstanding female performance. At age 10, she became the youngest person to receive that honour.

Weinstein was also a prolific voice actor, a type of artistry she loved because “she could just let loose and be crazy…and have fun”. In recent weeks, Weinstein was still doing work in the studio for cartoons “Mittens & Pants” and “Dino Ranch”, despite her illness, according to her father.

In addition to acting, Weinstein was also passionate about music and was the lead singer and guitarist of the Toronto-based garage rock band Killer Virgins. Even after her cancer diagnosis, she resolved to live the best life she could, which included travelling to Japan and Hawaii, among other places.

Weinstein’s parents said philanthropy was an important part of her life, and she had asked them to continue donating to various charities on her behalf after her death.

Weinstein’s mother, Jojo Tindall-Weinstein, said that Weinstein had changed people’s lives with her infectious positive attitude. She is survived by her husband, sister, and other relatives.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 24, 2023.

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