Mitzi Gaynor, star of the acclaimed 1958 film ‘South Pacific,’ has died. She was 93. Gaynor was among the last survivors of the so-called golden age of the Hollywood musical.
Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of 'South Pacific' and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, has died. She was 93.Gaynor, among the last survivors of the so-called golden age of the Hollywood musical, died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday morning, her long-time managers Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.
and Australia.She became the highest paid female entertainer in Las Vegas and was the first woman to be awarded the Las Vegas governor’s trophy for “Star Entertainer of the Year' in 1970.When touring with a full orchestra, a corps of dancers and backstage personnel became too unwieldy and expensive, Gaynor slimmed down the production, eventually making it a one-woman show. They continued touring every year until 2002 when Bean’s illness required a hiatus.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mitzi Gaynor, star of the big-screen musical ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor, starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of 'South Pacific' and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
Read more »
Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star, dead at 93The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.
Read more »
Mitzi Gaynor, star of the big-screen musical ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor, starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of 'South Pacific' and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
Read more »
Mitzi Gaynor, legendary actress and star of 'South Pacific,' dies at 93Gaynor, among the last survivors of the so-called golden age of the Hollywood musical, died of natural causes in Los Angeles.
Read more »
Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,' dies at 93Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of 'South Pacific' has died at the age of 93.
Read more »
Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93.
Read more »