Helen Gallagher passes away at 98
Broadway icon Helen Gallagher passed away on Sunday at 98. Gallagher, renowned for her stage presence, earned two Tony Awards: one for her portrayal of Gladys Bumps in the 1957 musical “Pal Joey” and another for her role as Lucille Early in “No, No Nanette.” Her Broadway career began with the 1947 musical “High Button Shoes.” Beyond the stage, Gallagher co-hosted the talent show “Manhattan Showcase” and played Maeve Ryan in the long-running soap opera “Ryan’s Hope,” earning three Daytime Emmy Awards.