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Veteran actor Irma P Hall, star of The Ladykillers, dies aged 91

Global Published 12 November 2026, 00:47 · archived 11 Nov 2026

Once a Dallas school teacher, Hall became a star in later life with roles in Soul Food and Collateral Actor Irma P Hall, star of Soul Food and the Coen brothers’ The Ladykillers, has died at the age of 91.Hall died on Tuesday, her family confirmed alongside a statement that described her as “a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career”. Continue reading...

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