The Munsters' human character Marilyn Munster was originated by Beverley Owen, who was recast after 13 episodes with Pat Priest - here's why.

Beverley Owen (1937-2019) was an American actress who played Marilyn Munster on The Munsters (1964) and Dr. Paula McCrea on Another World (1971-1972). She also appeared in Bullet for a Badman (1964), The Virginian (1964), and other TV shows and movies.

Beverley Owen, the actress best known for originating the character Marilyn on the sitcom "The Munsters," has died at age 81.

Beverley Owen was an actress who played Marilyn Munster on The Munsters (1964) for thirteen episodes. She later became a historian and retired from show business in 1972.

Beverley Owen, who played Marilyn Munster in the first season of the classic sitcom The Munsters, passed away after battling ovarian cancer. She left the show to marry producer Jon Stone, who helped create Sesame Street, and had two daughters.

Beverley Owen, the actress best known for playing the original Marilyn Munster on Season 1 of the ‘60s sitcom “The Munsters,” has died. She was 81.

Beverley Owen was an actress who played Marilyn Munster on The Munsters for 13 episodes in 1964. She left the show to marry Jon Stone, a producer and director, and retired from acting in 1972. She died of ovarian cancer in 2019.

The actress who played the first Marilyn Munster on the 1960s sitcom "The Munsters" passed away in Vermont after a battle with ovarian cancer. Her co-star Butch Patrick confirmed her death on Facebook and praised her as a sweet soul.

Beverley Owen, best known for playing the original Marilyn Munster on season 1 of The Munsters, has died. She was 81.