Longtime actress and spokesperson for those with disabilities, Nanette Fabray, 97, has died. She had a long, long career in movies in films such as the classic musical The Band Wagon, stage, and television. She was also the aunt of actress Shelly Fabares.
Fabray suffered from hearing loss throughout her life and underwent several operations. She spent much of her life working on behalf of the disabled including advocating for the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.
Undeterred by her physical challenges, Fabray became a successful musical theater actress in the 1940s, winning the 1949 Tony Award for best performance by a leading actress in a musical for her performance in "Love Life."
She began appearing on TV in the 1950s. She received great acclaim acting opposite Sid Caesar on his sketch comedy show "Caesar's Hour." She won three Emmy awards during her two seasons on the show, from 1954 to 1956. In 1961, she starred on her own series, which lasted 13 episodes.
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