She died in Sacramento, according to friends who were informed by Ms. Johnson's daughter, Corianne Dann, of Las Vegas. She had sung in AIDS benefits about 10 years ago but in recent years had been on oxygen for her lung disease. Ms. Johnson was a widow. She counted as her pals Bea Arthur and the late Ruth Kobart.
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Donnybrook! Opened May 18, 1961 |
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Whoop-Up Opened December 22, 1958 |
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Oh Captain! Opened February 04, 1958 |
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The Most Happy Fella Opened May 03, 1956 |
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Buttrio Square Opened October 14, 1952 |
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Brigadoon Opened May 02, 1950 |
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| 1956 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
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| 1958 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee |