Pearl Baileys Death A Heartbreaking Loss To The World - Philadelphia — 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. Bailey's big break came with her. Miss bailey was 72 when she died friday at thomas jefferson university hospital after collapsing in her hotel room. The singer was recuperating from knee surgery. Pearl bailey, the actress and singer with the sexy, throaty drawl and droll sense of humor who once was called america's ambassador of love, died friday at age 72. Pearl bailey, the entertainer whose distinctive singing style was enhanced by her mischievous witticisms and warm personality, died on friday at thomas jefferson university. Pearl bailey, who was once called america's ambassador of love, died friday. The cause of death was not determined, and an autopsy will take two or three. A passionate fan of the new york mets, bailey sang the national anthem at shea stadium prior to game 5 of the 1969 world series, and appears in the world series highlight film showing her.
Philadelphia — 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. Bailey's big break came with her. Miss bailey was 72 when she died friday at thomas jefferson university hospital after collapsing in her hotel room. The singer was recuperating from knee surgery. Pearl bailey, the actress and singer with the sexy, throaty drawl and droll sense of humor who once was called america's ambassador of love, died friday at age 72.