Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ actress and Amy Irving’s mother, dead at 100

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Priscilla Pointer — who starred in several films alongside her real-life daughter, actress Amy Irving — has died at the age of 100.

The actress, who was known for her role in “Dallas” and playing Irving’s on-screen mom in “Carrie,” passed away on Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Amy’s brother, director David Irving, confirmed the details to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, April 29.

Actress Amy Irving and mother Priscilla PointerActress Amy Irving and mother Priscilla Pointer. Getty Images

The Post reached out to reps for Pointer and Amy.

Pointer starred as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, the mom of Victoria Principal’s character, Pamela Barnes Ewing, on the legendary ’80s soap opera “Dallas.”

Her time on the show ended in 1983 during the sixth season when the family jet her character was riding on collided with another plane while in the air.

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