Cayle Chernin
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Cayle Vivian Chernin was a Canadian actress, writer, and producer born on Cape Breton Island
, Nova Scotia
. She began her career in a small, but important, role in Donald Shebib
's Canadian film Goin' Down the Road
(1970). She later produced award-winning documentaries, and acted in film, television and theatre.
Chernin died of ovarian cancer
on February 18, 2011 at the age of 63. Diagnosed in June 2010, she filmed a sequel to Goin' Down the Road titled Down the Road Again, expected to be released in 2011. Co-star Jayne Eastwood
stated that Chernin put off cancer treatment in order to complete the film. Chernin resided in Toronto
, Ontario
at the time of her death.
Contrary to Eastwood's quote, Cayle Chernin was diagnosed in May and embarked on alternative treatments during the course of the film.
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island is an island on the Atlantic coast of North America. It likely corresponds to the word Breton, the French demonym for Brittany....
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. She began her career in a small, but important, role in Donald Shebib
Donald Shebib
Donald Shebib , often called Don Shebib, is a Canadian film director, writer, producer and editor. He gained prominence and critical acclaim in Canadian cinema for his 1970 movie Goin' Down the Road. The company travelled around Toronto in a station wagon and was supported by CFDC funding...
's Canadian film Goin' Down the Road
Goin' Down the Road
Goin' Down the Road is a 1970 Canadian film directed by Donald Shebib and released in 1970. It chronicles the lives of two men from the Maritimes who move to Toronto in order to find a better life. It starred Doug McGrath, Paul Bradley, Jayne Eastwood and Cayle Chernin...
(1970). She later produced award-winning documentaries, and acted in film, television and theatre.
Chernin died of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses....
on February 18, 2011 at the age of 63. Diagnosed in June 2010, she filmed a sequel to Goin' Down the Road titled Down the Road Again, expected to be released in 2011. Co-star Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood , also credited as Jane Easton or Jane Eastwood, is a Canadian actress most famous for appearing in the 2002 film Chicago. She was one of the original cast members of the Toronto branch of The Second City, and was a semi-regular on SCTV...
stated that Chernin put off cancer treatment in order to complete the film. Chernin resided in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
at the time of her death.
Contrary to Eastwood's quote, Cayle Chernin was diagnosed in May and embarked on alternative treatments during the course of the film.