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.

Miss bailey had a long history of heart ailments and was.

“pearlie mae,” as she was known to her friends, died at 6:12 p. m.

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Miss bailey had a long history of heart ailments and was recovering from knee surgery.

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 university hospital.

Webbailey, who spent much of her childhood in philadelphia, died here friday at 72, apparently of a heart attack.

The cause of death was not immediately known.

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 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.

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