Alice Faye

 Alice Faye (May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998)

She is remembered first for her stardom at 20th Century Fox and, later, as the radio comedy partner of her husband, bandleader and comedian Phil Harris. She is also often associated with the Academy Award–winning standard "You'll Never Know", which she introduced in the 1943 musical film Hello, Frisco, Hello. In 1940, Faye played one of her most memorable roles, the title role in the musical biopic Lillian Russell. She always named this film as one of her personal favorites, but it was also her most challenging role. The tight corsets Faye wore for this picture caused Faye to collapse on the set several times and it shrank her waist six inches. However, her life as an actress was becoming less important to Faye, especially after having children. When she was essentially pushed aside for Linda Darnell while filming Fallen Angel (1945), Faye left Hollywood didn't return until making State Fair (1962). Alice died at age 83 in 1998, 3 years after her husband Phil Harris, and just five days before Frank Sinatra (who is also known for Faye's song "You'll Never Know"). She was cremated and her ashes rest beside those of Phil Harris at the mausoleum of the Forest Lawn Cemetery (Cathedral City, CA).