The message continued: "For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer."
"Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being. And she could cook, too!" Reyes and Rosamonda shared. "As we celebrate her legacy, we offer our thanks to her friends and fans and the countless audiences she entertained throughout her life."
The statement went on to thank fans for sticking by Gaynor's side for so many years, noting: "Your love, support and appreciation meant so very much to her and was a sustaining gift in her life. She often noted that her audiences were 'the sunshine of my life.' You truly were."
"We take great comfort in the fact that her creative legacy will endure through her many magical performances captured on film and video, through her recordings and especially through the love and support audiences around the world have shared so generously with her throughout her life and career," her management team added, concluding, "Please keep Mitzi in your thoughts and prayers."
The award-winning actress was famously known for her starring roles in various movie musicals throughout the 1950s. Her most memorable performance was her portrayal of Nellie Forbush in the 1958 movie South Pacific , performing hit songs "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair," and more.
The Anything Goes actress tied the knot with producer Jack Bean in 1954. The lovebirds remained married until his death in 2006. Bean was 83 years old at the time of his passing. The couple never welcomed any children together.
Reflecting on her award-winning TV specials during a chat with getTV in 2016, Gaynor gushed: "I was so blessed to have worked with such incredible, talented and wonderful people, and also to perform for audiences whom I adore. Plus my husband produced all of these shows, so most of these are the happiest times of my life."
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Comments / 0