A Canadian performer and musician who rose to prominence at a young age is being hailed as an inspiring artist who lived “the best life” and worked till her death.
Samantha Weinstein, 28, died on May 14 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.
Weinstein had been acting since she was six years old, and she had several credits to her name, including voicing various characters in animated television programs.
“Sam was the living embodiment of a sunbeam,” her Father, David Weinstein, said. “She was so full of positive energy that anyone who met her said she lit up every room she walked into.”
Weinstein starred as Heather, a high school girl, in the 2013 version of “Carrie,” alongside Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore, and as Audrey in the 2011 comedy “Jesus Henry Christ,” alongside Toni Collette.
She had a prominent part as a youngster in “Big Girl,” which won Best Canadian Short Film at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival.
