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In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2023
Betta St. John, Original Liat in
South Pacific
, Passes Away at 93
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Betta St. John
Performer
Betta St. John
Performer
Ms. St. John is survived by her children, and her grandchildren. Services will be private.
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Also Known As:
Betta Striegler
Born:
Nov 26, 1929 in Hawthorne, California, USA
Death:
Jun 23, 2023 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
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South Pacific
Opened April 07, 1949
as Liat (Original)
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