Paige, who appeared in a string of stage shows and movies in the 1950s and 60s, also toured with US comedy giant Bob Hope during her career which continued into her 80s.
Janis Paige, a popular Hollywood and Broadway actress who danced with Fred Astaire, has died aged 101. Paige also toured with US comedy giant Bob Hope during her career which continued into her 80s. She died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, her long-time friend Stuart Lampert said on Monday. Paige made her Broadway debut opposite Jackie Cooper in mystery comedy Remains To Be Seen in 1951, and appeared with John Raitt in smash hit musical The Pajama Game three years later.
In 1968, she replaced Angela Lansbury in the New York production of Mame on Broadway and toured with the show in 1969. She also toured in Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun, Born Yesterday and The Desk Set. Her last time on Broadway was in 1984's Alone Together. In May 2003, Paige resumed entertaining after a long absence.
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