Totie Fields
1930–1978 (age 48)
Entertainer/Comedian
Biography
Totie Fields, born in 1930, rose from a shy childhood to become a fearless entertainer whose stand-up routines blended self-deprecating wit with tender reflections on family life.
She used her fame to comfort others, visiting hospitals and encouraging people to embrace joy despite hardship, leaving memories of laughter and courage that outlast her stage lights.