re: What is truth vs. rumor about the 1973 death of Irene Ryan? Oct 30
2008, 03:57:15 PM
A long time reader of Broadwayworld.com, I registered as a member just now just so I could provide some info on Irene Ryan's death. John Rubenstein used to post on the usenet group rec.arts.theatre.musicals and back in August 1996 he posted the following, which I assume is pretty definitive since he was starring in the show at the time:
Dear Irene Ryan did NOT die during a performance. Nor did she finish her contract. Here's the true story: Irene was lonely in New York City.
