Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography that, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. From Wikipedia
The longtime Altadena resident and actress, known for roles in films like 'The Blues Brothers,' was among at least 27 victims of the Los Angeles-area wildfires.
