A life dedicated to her children and her husband who had prevented her from acting: the actress passed away at 91
On Friday, September 20, in the tranquility of her home in Hillsborough, California, she passed away from natural causes. Kathryn Crosbysinger, actress and widow of Hollywood legend Bing Crosby. She would have turned 91 on November 25. The announcement of her passing, given by a representative of the family, leaves a void in the world of cinema and entertainment.
Born as Olive Kathryn Grandstaff in Houston, Texas, on November 25, 1933, Kathryn stood out from a young age for her beauty and talent. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she won a beauty contest, opening the doors to her film career. Her first big step came with an audition alongside the actor William Holden, which marked the beginning of a long career on the big screen.
The cinema She soon welcomed her talent, under the pseudonym of Kathryn Grant, into numerous successful films. Among the most famous are The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad from 1958, in which she played Princess Parisa, and the legal thriller Anatomy of a Murder of ’59, directed by Otto Preminger, alongside James Stewart. She also worked in several noir films, directed by director Phil Karlson. Her versatility led her to play different roles, from the trapeze artist in the drama The big circus1959, to parts in television series such as Father Knows Best.
The meeting with Bing Crosby changed her life radically. In 1953, while working as an entertainment columnist and assisting with the costume department at Paramount, she met Bing on the set of White Christmas. It was the beginning of a lifelong love story. The two married on October 24, 1957, in Las Vegas, despite the 30-year age difference between them. They remained together until Bing’s death in 1977.
From their union were born three childrenwho represented the heart of Kathryn’s life after she retired from the stage to devote herself to her family. After Bing’s death, Kathryn continued to cultivate her passion for art and theater, acting in several plays and hosting The Kathryn Crosby Show. Her presence on the screen remained inextricably linked to that magical period in which Hollywood shone with stars like her and her husband.
Parallel to his film careerKathryn was also a registered nurse and teacher. Her dedication knew no bounds, either professionally or personally. From her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1963, Kathryn always showed an extraordinary ability to reinvent herself and find new ways to express herself.
With his passing, Kathryn Crosby leaves behind an incredible legacy. Above all, the courage to have chosen love and family in a world dominated by the limelight. A life lived between spotlights, iconic roles and a deep devotion to affections, capable of inspiring future generations.
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