Iva Withers
Pearl Iva Edith Withers (July 7, 1917 – October 7, 2014)[1] was a Canadian-born American actress and singer. She was best known as a replacement player who had long runs in some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's biggest musical theatre hits.
Withers in 1947.
She also appeared in Carousel, South Pacific and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Withers was born in Rivers, Manitoba, Canada.
Withers died in Englewood, New Jersey at age 97 on October 7, 2014 at the Lillian Booth Actors Home.[1]
References
- Slotnik, Daniel E. "Iva Withers, a Standby to the Rescue on Broadway, Dies at 97", Obituaries, The New York Times, October 8, 2014
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