Helen Gallagher, Broadway Legend and 'Ryan’s Hope' Star, Dies at 98

The two-time Tony winner and three-time Emmy recipient was celebrated for her Broadway roles and her portrayal of Maeve Ryan on the long-running soap opera.

Helen Gallagher passed away on Sunday, November 24, at the age of 98 in a Manhattan hospital, as confirmed by colleagues from the Herbert Berghof Studio where she taught musical theater singing classes.
She won two Tony Awards for her performances in Broadway revivals of 'Pal Joey' (1952) and 'No, No, Nanette' (1971) and earned another nomination for her role in 'Sweet Charity' (1967).
Gallagher starred as Maeve Ryan, the matriarch of an Irish-American family, on ABC's daytime drama 'Ryan’s Hope' for its entire 13-year run, earning three Daytime Emmy Awards for her performance.
Her Broadway career spanned nearly four decades, with notable appearances in musicals like 'The Pajama Game,' 'Mame,' and 'Guys and Dolls,' as well as revivals of 'Brigadoon' and 'Oklahoma!'.
Beyond her stage and soap opera success, Gallagher also appeared in films like 'Strangers When We Meet' (1960) and 'Roseland' (1977) and made guest appearances on TV shows including 'Law & Order' and 'The Cosby Mysteries.'

The Hollywood Reporter