Tedde Moore, Star of 'A Christmas Carol,' Passes Away at 79

WHO:

Hollywood Reporter - Moore was the daughter of Darwina Faessler Moore and actor Mavor Moore, known for playing the title role in a Canadian radio drama adaptation of Nero Wolfe in 1982.

Hollywood Reporter - Moore's son, Noah, known as “40,” is a Grammy-winning music producer and frequent collaborator of Drake.

TMZ - Actress Tedde Moore, known for her role as Miss Shields in "A Christmas Carol."

NY Post - Tedde Moore, a Canadian-born actress.

WHAT:

Hollywood Reporter - Moore's Facebook post stated, “On Wednesday August 5th under sunny skies overlooking Fairy Lake, Tedde passed away surrounded by family physically and spiritually in her beloved Huntsville Muskoka.”

Hollywood Reporter - Moore was nominated for a Genie Award for best performance by a supporting actress.

Hollywood Reporter - Moore's final credit was the 2017 TV movie "Magical Christmas Ornaments."

TMZ - Tedde Moore has died at the age of 79.

NY Post - Moore died “surrounded by family physically and spiritually.”

WHERE:

TMZ - Moore passed away in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada.

WHEN:

TMZ - Moore passed away last Wednesday.

NY Post - Moore died on Wednesday.

WHY:

NY Post - Moore battled multiple sclerosis.

HOW:

Hollywood Reporter - Moore attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, graduating in 1967 with the Principal’s Medal of Honor.

TMZ - The information about her death was shared via a Facebook post under her name.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 16:16 UTC)

Tedde Moore has passed away, surrounded by family in Huntsville Muskoka, as shared in a heartfelt Facebook post. Known for her talent, Moore was nominated for a Genie Award for best performance by a supporting actress and her final credit was the 2017 TV movie "Magical Christmas Ornaments." She was the daughter of actor Mavor Moore and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London in 1967, where she received the Principal’s Medal of Honor.

--

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 12:09 UTC)

Actress Tedde Moore, best known for her role as Miss Shields in "A Christmas Carol," has died at the age of 79 in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, surrounded by family. Moore had been battling multiple sclerosis, and the news of her passing was shared through a Facebook post under her name. The beloved Canadian-born actress will be remembered for her contributions to film and television.