She was 97.
With her raspy voice and huge smile, Channing was best known for her Tony Award-winning role as Dolly Levi in the hit Broadway musical “Hello Dolly!”
Fellow stars of the stage and screen, including “Hamilton” creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, paid tribute to Channing on social media Tuesday.
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The current touring company for “Hello Dolly!” released a statement Tuesday on the star’s death.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the one and only Carol Channing. She was a ‘Dolly’ for the ages, and a true icon of the American Theater. Betty Buckley and the cast will dedicate tonight’s performance in San Diego to her memory.”
