Dies age 89
Stritch dies at her home in Birmingham, Michigan. She had been suffering from diabetes and memory loss. Broadway League Executive Director Charlotte St. Martin says:
Elaine Stritch’s big personality was matched by her big talent. Collaborating with some of Broadway’s greatest playwrights and composers throughout her lengthy career, her signature numbers and singular style created a memorable legacy.
Baldwin plays tribute
Baldwin plays tribute to the Broadway legend who played his mother on TV’s 30 Rock
A woman that I loved and admired, and a true one in a million, has gone to her rest. I’m sure that even God is a bit nervous right now. I love you, Elaine.