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Born September 4, 1931 in Chicago, Gaynor began singing and dancing from a young age and signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox at 17. After making her debut in 1950\u2019s My Blue Heaven, she quickly rose to become a star.<\/p>\nOne of the last surviving stars of classic Hollywood has passed away: Mitzi Gaynor, the vibrant actress, singer and dancer who starred in South Pacific and other golden age musicals, has died at 93.<\/p>\n
Gaynor\u2019s managers managers Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda confirmed the news to AP, saying that the actress died of natural causes in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we celebrate her legacy, we offer our thanks to her friends and fans and the countless audiences she entertained throughout her long life,\u201d they said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour love, support and appreciation meant so very much to her and was a sustaining gift in her life.\u201dBorn September 4, 1931 in Chicago, Gaynor began singing and dancing from a young age and signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox at 17. After making her debut in 1950\u2019s My Blue Heaven, she quickly rose to become a star.<\/p>\n
One of classic Hollywood\u2019s biggest \u201ctriple threats,\u201d Gaynor\u2019s singing, dancing and acting talents, combined with her energy and charm, made her a big draw in many hit musical films of the era, and she co-starred with some of the biggest movie stars. Her memorable films include There\u2019s No Business Like Show Business, Anything Goes, Bloodhounds of Broadway and Les Girls.<\/p>\n
But Gaynor is best known for starring in the 1958 film South Pacific, the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.<\/p>\n
In the lead role of Nellie Forbush, Gaynor performed classic numbers like \u201cI\u2019m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,\u201d \u201cA Cockeyed Optimist\u201d and \u201cA Wonderful Guy.\u201d She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.![](\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/17170004\/GettyImages-527185434-768x954.jpg\")
Gaynor made her last film appearance in 1963, but she reinvented herself as a live performer, to great success. Throughout the \u201960s and \u201970s, her act was a major draw in Las Vegas, and she had a series of lavishly produced television specials. She continued performing into her senior years.<\/p>\n
Rest in peace to Mitzi Gaynor, one of the last surviving stars of golden age Hollywood who will always be remembered for her unforgettable performances in musicals like South Pacific.<\/p>\n
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