<PERSON>, <DATE_TIME>, passed away in <LOCATION> on <DATE_TIME> after a long battle with cancer.
After graduating from high school in her hometown of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> in <DATE_TIME>, <PERSON> moved to <LOCATION> to attend New York University. Making it to Broadway by <DATE_TIME>, <PERSON> is best known for her role as <PERSON> in the Wizard of Oz. 890
Her illustrious theater career was an inspiration to many. <PERSON> will be missed for her sense of humor, trustworthy advice, and her famously delicious brownies!
She is survived by her husband, <PERSON>, her niece, <PERSON>, and her many friends from her book club, jogging group, and birdwatching group.
Her family will host a celebration of life in the Great Meadow at Central Park on <DATE_TIME> at <DATE_TIME>. In lieu of flowers, loved ones may donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 137