Feb 05
Barbara McNair Dies
Posted by Slobokan @ 14:40 · 107 words · print
Singer Barbara McNair, who became a film and television star in an era when such opportunities were opening up for black women, has died, her sister said. She was 72.
McNair died Sunday after a battle with throat cancer in Los Angeles, sister Jacqueline Gaither said.
"She was very family oriented," Gaither said. "She was more than just a star or a famous personality. She was a person of her own."
McNair made her Hollywood acting debut in 1968 in the film, "If He Hollers, Let Him Go."
She later starred opposite Sydney Poitier in "They Call Me Mister Tibbs" and with Elvis Presley in "Change of Habit."
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Posted by Barbara Cazanave
February 11, 2007 @ 22:46
I remember Barbara on Broadway in "NO Strings" she was beautiful, sang great a real lady very talented woman. She was a real credit to her race and someone I'll always remember in a fond way. Rest in peace Barbara you gave us a lovely rememberance of a very classy lady.