Personal Life
She died following a second stroke in a New York City hospital, aged 85. At her memorial service, held at The Public Theater in New York City, speakers included Edward Albee, Christopher Walken, Mercedes Ruehl, Meryl Streep and Alan Rickman. There was also music performed by flutist Paula Robison and pianist Horacio Gutiérrez.
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