R.I.P.

‘South Pacific’ Star Mitzi Gaynor Dies at 93

The star’s death was announced by her management team.

Actress Mitzi Gaynor, best known for dancing and singing in the musical films South Pacific and Les Girls, died at 93 on Thursday. Her management team broke the news of her passing with a statement on X. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and client Mitzi Gaynor. She passed away peacefully today of natural causes at the age of 93,” Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda began their message. “For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer,” they added. The team called Gaynor “extraordinary” and thanked her fans, who she lovingly referred to as “sunshine.” In addition to roles on the big screen, Gaynor was known for her various TV specials. She married Hollywood producer Jack Bean in 1954, and the two were married until his death in 2006.