Did you know that the daughter of one of cinema's most iconic directors carved her own path in the world of acting? Patricia Hitchcock O'Connell, the only child of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy that intertwines with and stands apart from her father's.

New York (AP) Patricia Hitchcock OConnell, known affectionately as Pat, an actress who stepped into the spotlight in her own right and notably appeared in Alfred Hitchcocks Strangers on a Train, died on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Thousand Oaks, California. She devoted a significant portion of her life to preserving and promoting her fathers work in the decades following his death. Her passing marks the end of an era, a connection to the golden age of Hollywood and a testament to a life lived both in the shadow and the light of a cinematic giant.

Category	Information
Full Name	Patricia Alma Hitchcock O'Connell
Birth Date	July 7, 1928
Birth Place	Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Death Date	August 9, 2021
Death Place	Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Age at Death	93
Parents	Alfred Hitchcock (father), Alma Reville (mother)
Spouse	Joseph E. O'Connell (married for over 40 years, died in 1994)
Children	Three daughters
Education	Marymount High School, Los Angeles; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
Occupation	Actress, Producer
Notable Film Appearances	Stage Fright (1950), Strangers on a Train (1951), Psycho (1960)
Notable TV Appearances	Alfred Hitchcock Presents (various episodes)
Broadway Career	Starred in two Broadway shows as a teen
Other Activities	Authored a biography of her mother, Alma Hitchcock
Legacy	Championed and preserved the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, while forging her own path as an actress.
Reference	Patricia Hitchcock O'Connell on IMDb