Mary Alice
Mary Alice Smith
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Mary Alice Smith (December 3, 1936 – July 27, 2022), known professionally as Mary Alice, was an American television, film, and stage actress. Alice was known for her roles as Leticia "Lettie" Bostic on the sitcom A Different World (1987–1989) and Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her recurring role on the series I'll Fly Away. Alice also performed on the stage, and received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her appearance in the 1987 production of August Wilson's Fences.
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Mary Alice Bonner Obituary (2026) - Baltimore, MD - Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.
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Mary Alice Hill Obituary (2026) - Columbia, TN - Williams Funeral Home & Crematory
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Mary Alice Manning Obituary May 16, 2026 - Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Mary Alice Schweer - View Obituary & Service Information - Ford & Young Funeral Home
Mary Alice, award-winning actor from ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle,’ dies at 85
Mary Alice, award-winning actor from 'A Different World' and 'Sparkle,' dies at 85
Mary Alice, A Different World and Sparkle Actress, Dead at 85: 'A Shoulder We All Stood On'
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