RIP Beverly Sills

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 2 Jul 2007 6:14 pm

Opera star Beverly Sills dies at 78 By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press
Beverly Sills, the Brooklyn-born opera diva who was a global icon of
can-do American culture with her dazzling voice, bubbly personality
and management moxie in the arts world, died Monday of cancer, her
manager said. She was 78. It had been revealed just last month that
Sills was gravely ill with inoperable lung cancer.

Beyond the music world, Sills gained fans worldwide with a style that
matched her childhood nickname, Bubbles. The relaxed, red-haired diva
appeared frequently on "The Tonight Show," "The Muppet Show" and in
televised performances with her friend Carol Burnett.

Together, they did a show from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera
called "Sills and Burnett at the Met," singing rip-roaring duets with
funny one-liners thrown in.

Long after the public stopped hearing her sing in 1980, Sills' rich,
infectious laughter filled the nation's living rooms as she hosted
live TV broadcasts. As recently as last season, she conducted
backstage interviews for the Metropolitan Opera's high definition
movie theater performances.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 3 Jul 2007 2:50 am

A wonderful career, although I am far from an Opera enthusiast, Beverly was a household name for decades and rightfully respected.She earned her spot. RIP Beverly.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 3 Jul 2007 10:32 am

One of the greatest voices that has ever been. We are losing so many legends in all catagories of music. May GOD bless, keep, and comfort the family always. Jody.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Jul 2007 1:44 pm

A presence throughout my childhood. RIP, Bubbles.

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 3 Jul 2007 4:07 pm

A beautiful voice and a beautiful lady. Too bad.