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Kathryn Crosby, Actress and Widow of Bing Crosby, Dies at 90

Crosby, known for her roles in 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' and 'Anatomy of a Murder,' passed away peacefully at her home in Hillsborough, California.

  • Kathryn Crosby died of natural causes on September 20, 2024, surrounded by family.
  • Born Olive Kathryn Grandstaff, she began her acting career in the 1950s under the stage names Kathryn Grant and Kathryn Grandstaff.
  • She married Bing Crosby in 1957 and largely retired from acting in the 1960s to focus on her family.
  • Crosby returned to the stage and television after Bing's death in 1977 and hosted her own talk show in the 1970s.
  • She is survived by her three children, Harry, Mary, and Nathaniel, as well as several grandchildren.
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