Webpearl 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. Webpearl bailey, the preacher’s daughter who sang and danced her way from depression coal mining towns to broadway and the hearts of america as the star of the. Webbailey, who spent much of her childhood in philadelphia, died here friday at 72, apparently of a heart attack. Webif pearl bailey were alive—she died aug. 17, 1990—she would have been a better choice, because she launched her fabulous career in entertainment in the “city of. Webpearl 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. Weba thomas jefferson university hospital spokeswoman said bailey arrived at 5:45 p. m. And was pronounced dead at 6:12 p. m. She said autopsy results would not be. A spokeswoman for thomas jefferson hospital there said bailey was brought to the emergency room unconscious at 5:45 p. m. , apparently after. Webpearl bailey, the entertainer whose distinctive singing style was enhanced by her mischievous witticisms and warm personality, died on friday at thomas.
