AWARD-WINNING actress, Pat Carroll, was known as the voice behind the iconic character of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.
The comedienne passed away on July 30, 2022, at the age of 95.
Who was Pat Carroll and what was her cause of death?
Patricia Ann Carroll was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 5, 1927.
She was an American actress and comedian known for her work in CBS’s The Danny Thomas Show, ABC’s Laverne & Shirley and NBC’s ER.
Carroll’s acting career started in 1947 with the film Hometown Girl, but she was most notably recognized as the voice behind Ursula in the 1989 Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid.
In 1955, she was nominated for a Tony Award in 1955 for her performance in Catch A Star!
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A year later, she won an Emmy Award for her work on Caesar’s Hour, a sketch-comedy television program that aired on NBC.
Carroll’s one-woman show on Gertrude Stein won her a Drama Desk award in 1979 and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama in 1980.
Carroll married Lee Karsian in 1955, however, the pair divorced in 1976.
She and Karsian share three children, including actress Tara Karsian.
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What was Pat Carroll’s cause of death?
On July 30, 2022, the iconic actress passed away at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, according to Deadline.
The 95-year-old was reportedly recovering from pneumonia.
Carroll is survived by her two daughters, Kerry and Tara and granddaughter, Evan Karsian-McCormick.
Her son, Sean Karsian, died in 2009.
What was Pat Carroll’s net worth?
Carroll’s net worth was estimated to be $16million, according to Idol Networth.
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Throughout her career she appeared on variety shows including those headlined by the likes of Steve Allen, Red Buttons, Danny Kaye, Red Skelton and Carol Burnett.
Her voice acting skills extended to other animated films including Pound Puppies, Galaxy High School, Foofur and Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.
