Key Points<\/h2>\n\n- Marcia Ann Bures, known for Hallmark’s Mrs. Claus roles, died at age 85.<\/li>\n
- She was remembered for “warmth, wit, and heart” in beloved holiday films.<\/li>\n
- She is survived by her two daughters and other family members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Marcia Ann Bures<\/strong> (sometimes spelled Burrs), a beloved character actress known to Hallmark viewers for her memorable roles as Mrs. Claus in a variety of the network\u2019s holiday films, has died at the age of 85. Bures built a career playing warm, comforting roles that made her a familiar presence during the holiday season<\/a>, earning a special place with fans of the network\u2019s festive films.<\/p>\nAccording to an obituary<\/a> for Bures, the actress died \u201cpeacefully on Sunday<\/a>, March 22, 2026, surrounded by family.\u201d A cause of death was not listed. <\/p>\n\u201cAudiences also knew Marcia as everyone\u2019s favorite Mrs. Claus in the beloved Hallmark holiday films starring Steve Guttenberg and Crystal Bernard, including Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus and its sequel Meet the Santas. These films became seasonal favorites and cemented Marcia\u2019s unforgettable reign as Mrs. Claus\u2014roles she played with warmth, wit, and heart, and which delighted generations<\/a> of viewers year after year,\u201d her obituary read, in part.<\/p>\n\u201cThough she loved performing her favorite role was Mom\u2014the one she cherished most. 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,\u201d it continued. <\/p>\n
In addition to her roles in Hallmark Christmas movies<\/a>, you may also recognize Bures from roles on popular shows like Young Sheldon, Mad Men<\/a>, Grey\u2019s Anatomy, Frasier<\/a>, and more. According to her IMDb page<\/a>, Bures\u2019 last role was in 2018.<\/p>\nBures She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Martin and Diana Fuller. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Joseph Edward Bures.<\/p>\n
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Marcia Ann Bures<\/strong> (sometimes spelled Burrs), a beloved character actress known to Hallmark viewers for her memorable roles as Mrs. Claus in a variety of the network\u2019s holiday films, has died at the age of 85. Bures built a career playing warm, comforting roles that made her a familiar presence during the holiday season<\/a>, earning a special place with fans of the network\u2019s festive films.<\/p>\n According to an obituary<\/a> for Bures, the actress died \u201cpeacefully on Sunday<\/a>, March 22, 2026, surrounded by family.\u201d A cause of death was not listed. <\/p>\n \u201cAudiences also knew Marcia as everyone\u2019s favorite Mrs. Claus in the beloved Hallmark holiday films starring Steve Guttenberg and Crystal Bernard, including Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus and its sequel Meet the Santas. These films became seasonal favorites and cemented Marcia\u2019s unforgettable reign as Mrs. Claus\u2014roles she played with warmth, wit, and heart, and which delighted generations<\/a> of viewers year after year,\u201d her obituary read, in part.<\/p>\n \u201cThough she loved performing her favorite role was Mom\u2014the one she cherished most. 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,\u201d it continued. <\/p>\n In addition to her roles in Hallmark Christmas movies<\/a>, you may also recognize Bures from roles on popular shows like Young Sheldon, Mad Men<\/a>, Grey\u2019s Anatomy, Frasier<\/a>, and more. According to her IMDb page<\/a>, Bures\u2019 last role was in 2018.<\/p>\n Bures She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Martin and Diana Fuller. 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