Mischa Barton: Life in Pictures

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<b>"The O.C."</b><br> <br> The leggy blonde strutted into our collective consciousness in 2003, back on Season One of “The O.C.” Now, no matter how many other parts she plays, Mischa Barton will always be Marissa Cooper. She starred on the oddly addictive series until the end of the third season, when her character was killed off. Fans were aghast. What would “The O.C.” be without Marissa? Answer: Nothing. The series was pulled one season after Marissa’s death. (Pictured with Benjamin McKenzie)

"The O.C."

(J. Viles / FOX / September 27, 2004)

"The O.C."

The leggy blonde strutted into our collective consciousness in 2003, back on Season One of “The O.C.” Now, no matter how many other parts she plays, Mischa Barton will always be Marissa Cooper. She starred on the oddly addictive series until the end of the third season, when her character was killed off. Fans were aghast. What would “The O.C.” be without Marissa? Answer: Nothing. The series was pulled one season after Marissa’s death. (Pictured with Benjamin McKenzie)