Person in history
Barbara Hale
Barbara Hale, American actress (born 1922)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · January 26
Their story
Who they were
Barbara Hale was an American actress who portrayed legal secretary Della Street in the dramatic television series Perry Mason (1957–1966), earning her a 1959 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She reprised the role in 30 Perry Mason made-for-television movies (1985–1995).
Why this date
Barbara Hale appears on our January 26 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Barbara Hale
When did Barbara Hale die?
January 26 2017.
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