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. Webthe cause of death was not immediately known. Miss bailey had a long history of heart ailments and was recovering from knee surgery. A spokeswoman for the. Webshe was 72 years old and lived in lake havasu, ariz. The cause of death was not immediately known. Miss bailey had a long history of heart ailments and was. Webbailey, who spent much of her childhood in philadelphia, died here friday at 72, apparently of a heart attack. 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. “pearlie mae,” as she was known to her friends, died at 6:12 p. m. At thomas jefferson university hospital, according to the philadelphia medical. 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. A spokeswoman for thomas jefferson hospital there said bailey was brought to the emergency room unconscious at 5:45 p. m. , apparently after.
