 She also said some people might only go because it is a politically correct scenario and they feel pressure to not look bad. The actress passed away following that long cancer battle at the age of 53. I want to mention it again. A lot of calls on this one. I shared yesterday a huge Shawshank Redemption anniversary celebration happening. Mansfield, Ohio, where most of this movie that seems to be on TV every weekend or late night was filmed 30 years ago. Dear Red.