- Pamela Gidley died at her home in Seabrook, New Hampshire, on April 16
- She is thought to have quit Hollywood six years ago to care for her sick brother
- The actress made her debut alongside Josh Brolin in 1986 movie Thrashin'
- Avengers: Infinity War star posted a statement expressing his shock at her death
- Turned her back on Tinseltown after a glittering early career that promised much