Actresses who died on April 17

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on April 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2007 Kitty Carlisle

  Kitty Carlisle was an American singer, actress, and television personality who gained fame for her work on Broadway, film, and as a long-standing panelist on the television game show 'To Tell the Truth.'. [bio]

• 2013 Deanna Durbin

  Deanna Durbin was a Canadian-American actress and singer who achieved worldwide fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in musical and romantic comedies. Renowned for her youthful charm and operatic singing voice, Durbin became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time before retiring from public life in her late twenties. [bio]

• 2016 Doris Roberts

  Doris Roberts was an American actress renowned for her extensive work in film, theater, and especially television, where she became widely known for her role as Marie Barone on the sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' Her career spanned over six decades, earning her numerous accolades and a spot as one of television's most beloved character actresses. [bio]