Helen Gallagher, ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Stalwart and Broadway Triple Threat, Dies at 98
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Mike Barnes
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Broadway icon Helen Gallagher, a triple-threat performer who starred on the soap 'Ryan's Hope', has passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind an impressive theatrical legacy.
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- Gallagher won two Tony Awards for her roles in 'Pal Joey' and 'No, No, Nanette', cementing her status as a beloved stage star who worked with legendary choreographers like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins.
- After her acclaimed run on 'Ryan's Hope', Gallagher continued acting in other daytime dramas, including 'Another World' and 'All My Children', showcasing her versatility and longevity in the industry.
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Helen Gallagher, Bob Fosse, Christopher Walken, Jerry Lewis, Kirk Douglas, Bernard Barrow, Agnes de Mille, Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Gower Champion, Anton Dolin, Donald Saddler, Robert Alton, Bobby Van, Nanette Fabray, Phil Silvers, Carol Haney, Walter Matthau, Tallulah Bankhead, Frank Wise, Gwen Verdon, ABC, NBC, Another World, All My Children, One Life to Live, Ryan's Hope, Pal Joey, No, No, Nanette, Sweet Charity, Brigadoon, High Button Shoes, Make a Wish, Hazel Flagg, Living It Up, The Pajama Game, Guys and Dolls, Finian's Rainbow, Oklahoma!, Mame, Sugar Babies, Roseland