Webaug 19, 1990 · philadelphia — pearl bailey, the actress and singer with the sexy, throaty drawl and droll sense of humor who once was called america’s “ambassador of.
Webaug 17, 1990 · her death was mourned by friends in the entertainment world.
'she came as advertised,' songwriter sammy cahn said.
'when you said pearl bailey, it was.
Webaug 18, 1990 · miss bailey, who suffered from heart problems for at least three decades, had undergone surgery july 11 at the same hospital to replace her left arthritic knee.
Webaug 19, 1990 · she was 72 years old and lived in lake havasu, ariz.
The cause of death was not immediately known.
Miss bailey had a long history of heart ailments and was.
Webaug 18, 1990 · pearl bailey, a southern preacher’s daughter who became a top performer best known for her throaty rendition of “hello dolly,” died friday at thomas jefferson.
The energetic and personable bailey was.
Webaug 18, 1990 · pearl bailey, the entertainer whose distinctive singing style was enhanced by her mischievous witticisms and warm personality, died yesterday at thomas.