“I’ve been smoking since I was 13 years old and during the Eisenhower administration I peaked at three packs a day. I’m not about to stop now.” Margaret Phillips began her acting career at the time most people retire to Florida. Her portrayal of Ruth Ann on “Northern Exposure” garnered her a supporting actress Emmy nomination (she wore blue jeans and sandals to the ceremony). She died on November 7th from lung disease. She was 84.