May Irwin

1862–1938 (age 76)

vaudeville performer

Biography

May Irwin delighted audiences with her spirited comic timing and clear high voice on vaudeville stages, even appearing in one of the earliest motion pictures.

She embraced the evolving world of entertainment, shared laughter with generations of theatergoers, and rests serenely at Kensico Cemetery.

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