Nora Bayes

1880–1928 (age 48)

Singer/Actress

Biography

Nora Bayes distinguished herself as a singer and actress, blending humor and musicality to become a beloved performer of her era.

Woodlawn Cemetery now holds her memory, where the joy she shared through music and theater continues to inspire admiration.

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