Martha Raye

Martha Raye (August 27, 1916 – October 19, 1994) was an American comic actress and standards singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She also acted in plays, including Broadway.She was honored in 1969 with an Academy Award as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer efforts and services to the troops.

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Martha Raye
Alias (AKA)Margy Reed (christened name)
Birth dateAugust 27, 1916
Birth nameMargy Reed
Birth place
Butte Montana
cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Date of deathOctober 19, 1994
Place of death
Los Angeles
Resting place
Fort Bragg
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