February 09, 2010

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Mina Bern, Veteran of New York's Yiddish Theatre, Dies
13 Jan 2010
Mina Bern, one of the last living links to the once-thriving New York Yiddish theatre scene, died Jan. 10. Cagey about her age, she claimed to be 90 for the last several years of her life. The New York Times listed her age at 98.

Shirley Rich, Casting Agent for Broadway and Hollywood, Dies at 87
12 Jan 2010
Shirley Rich, who was considered a leader among casting directors, working for decades in Hollywood and on Broadway, died on Dec. 28 in Greenwich, CT, of natural causes, according to the New York Times. She was 87.


Donal Donnelly, Lifelong Interpreter of Friel Roles, Dies at 78
06 Jan 2010 -- Donal Donnelly, who created roles in several plays by his fellow Irishman, Brian Friel, died Jan. 4 in Chicago, where he had lived recently. The cause was cancer. He was 78.

Margery Beddow, Fosse Dancer and Author, Dies at 72
05 Jan 2010 -- Margery Beddow, who first danced for Bob Fosse and then wrote a book about the choreographer, died Jan. 3 in her home in New York City. She was 72.

Ben Bradley, L.A. Director at the Fountain Theatre, Dead at 59 (04 Jan 2010)

James "Mac" McCammond, Chicago Equity Actor Who Joined IATSE, Dies at 50 (24 Dec 2009)

Arnold Stang, Intense Comic Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 91 (23 Dec 2009)

Alaina Reed Hall, "Sesame Street" Actress, Dies at 63 (23 Dec 2009)

Judy Kreston, Cabaret Singer Dedicated to American Songbook, Dies (23 Dec 2009)

Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at 32 (20 Dec 2009)

Conard Fowkes, Actor and Equity Leader, Has Died (16 Dec 2009)

Gene Barry, Original Georges in La Cage Aux Folles, Dies (11 Dec 2009)

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