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Viola Davis is sending her mother, Mary Alice Davis, a lot of love on her birthday! On Monday, Davis, 54, shared a sweet tribute to her mom on Twitter writing, "Happy birthday to my love....
Jul 28, 2022 · “RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson,” tweeted Viola Davis, who later portrayed the same character in the 2016 film adaptation of “Fences.” “You were one of the greatest actresses ...
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Jul 28, 2022 · She was 85. Mary Alice won a Tony in 1987 for her performance as Rose Maxson in the original Broadway production of August Wilson's Fences. Among the tributes to Alice on social media, actress...
- Elizabeth Blair
Jul 28, 2022 · Mary Alice, the actress best known for her roles in A Different World and Sparkle, has died. She was 85. Alice died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan, a spokesperson for the NYPD confirms...
Jul 28, 2022 · Alice was equally known for her Broadway stage work, including originating the role of Rose Maxson in Fences, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. In the 2016 film adaptation of August Wilson's play, Viola Davis played the role of Rose and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Jul 28, 2022 · Tweeted Viola Davis today, “You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose. Godspeed Queen.” Subsequent Broadway credits include...
