Raffaella Julia Theresa Abruzzo, popularly known as Rae Allen, has passed away. The American actress was 95 when she breathed her last. She was best known for her role as Quintina Blundetto on The Sopranos. As per reports, the Tony award-winning actor died on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The representative of the ‘Damn Yankees’ actor confirmed the actress’ death. The actor said that they had the pleasure of representing Allen for over 20 years and that she was one of the most gifted actresses they ever had the pleasure of working with. Let us find out what happened to Rae Allen.
The representative of Damn Yankees actor said that they will be forever grateful to have been a part of her incredible journey. Needless to say, the actress’ death has saddened her fans, family, and co-actors. At present, Rae Allen’s cause of death has not been disclosed. However, it is expected that she died due to old age-related health problems. Allen was an accomplished stage and screen performer who was born in Brooklyn as Rae Julia Theresa Abruzzo.
Who Was Rae Allen?
In 1948, Allen made her Broadway debut as an ensemble member in George Abbott’s directed and written ‘Where’s Charley?’ Abbott’s musicals featured Rae in roles such as ‘Call Me Madam’ in 1950 and ‘The Pajama Game’ in 1954. The actress started her acting career in 1958 in the Oscar-nominated musical comedy ‘Damn Yankees’. She played the character of Gloria Thorpe. Apart from this, Rae was also cast in several TV series including ‘Profiles in Courage’ and ‘The Untouchables’.
In the 1992 sports comedy feature ‘A League of Their Own’, Rae appeared as Ma Keller. On ‘Seinfield’, are also essayed the role of Mrs. Sokol. Later, Rae stepped into the shoes of Aunt Quintina Blundetto in ‘The Sopranos’. The actress’ credits also include ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and “NYPD Blue”. She went to appear in “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little”. Allen bagged the 1971 Tony Award for best actor (female) for the series.
Rae Allen was described as a force of nature by many who knew her and was said to have a very successful acting career that spanned several decades. Reportedly, the latest projects of the legendary actress include the comedy series “Vampire Mob” and “Reign Over Me”, Mike Binder’s drama with Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler. Rae Allen is survived by her friends cum her adopted family, Lisa Ann Gold and April Webster, and her nieces Laura and Betty Cosgrove. May her soul rest in peace!
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