Webpearl bailey, the entertainer whose distinctive singing style was enhanced by her mischievous witticisms and warm personality, died yesterday at thomas. Webthe death of pearl bailey, who died friday at 72, marks a loss not only to show business, but to music, to the world of diplomacy (in recent years she had spent. Webbailey, 72, died last week after collapsing in a hotel room in downtown philadelphia. Born in newport news,. Webpearl bailey, a southern preacher’s daughter who became a top performer best known for her throaty rendition of “hello dolly,” died friday at thomas jefferson. Webpearl bailey, the preacher’s daughter who sang and danced her way from depression coal mining towns to broadway and the hearts of america as the star of the. Webher road manager, e. b. Smith, said the cause of death was not known. A thomas jefferson university hospital spokeswoman said bailey arrived at 5:45 p. m. Webpearl bailey, who was once called america's ambassador of love, died friday. The cause of death was not determined, and an autopsy will take. Webbailey, who spent much of her childhood in philadelphia, died here friday at 72, apparently of a heart attack.
