Hollywood and Broadway Legend Janis Paige Dies at 101, Leaves Behind Iconic Legacy
June 4, 2024![Hollywood and Broadway Legend Janis Paige Dies at 101, Leaves Behind Iconic Legacy](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/92e1af4e0f5956bc352388aa8e0ff7aa768df7ff1087fb54dcab7b8553480fa4b55c0160b4fb1b082a0b99f7a546bea089aea69f9dd005f7bc214b2784f00c07.jpg)
Janis Paige, beloved Hollywood and Broadway actress, passed away at 101 in her Los Angeles home.
Paige was celebrated for her roles in musicals and comedies, including Broadway hits like 'The Pajama Game' and 'Silk Stockings' with Fred Astaire.
She was a vocal advocate for the #MeToo movement, sharing her own experiences with assault in Hollywood.
Her autobiography, 'Reading Between the Lines: A Memoir,' details her relationships with notable figures in the entertainment industry.
With over 100 film, TV, and stage credits across six decades, Paige's legacy includes her resilience, significant contributions to entertainment, and impressive talent showcased into her 90s.
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The New York Times • Jun 3, 2024
Janis Paige, Star of Broadway’s ‘The Pajama Game,’ Is Dead at 101![Janis Paige, star of Hollywood and Broadway, dies at 101](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/7b0f587801cec537a1e1a6af093d2cf860fd80f2a6b65c769e8e851c134d06e285e52030464ade69edceb14d1430de43e9b0f019a560f69d9b2d757965f79e85.jpg)
AP News • Jun 3, 2024
Janis Paige, star of Hollywood and Broadway, dies at 101![Janis Paige, Star of ‘Silk Stockings’ and Broadway’s ‘Pajama Game,’ Dies at 101](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/92e1af4e0f5956bc352388aa8e0ff7aa768df7ff1087fb54dcab7b8553480fa4b55c0160b4fb1b082a0b99f7a546bea089aea69f9dd005f7bc214b2784f00c07.png)
The Hollywood Reporter • Jun 3, 2024
Janis Paige, Star of ‘Silk Stockings’ and Broadway’s ‘Pajama Game,’ Dies at 101