Died On This Date (January 14, 1965) Jeanette MacDonald / Popular Singer & Actress During the ’30s & ’40s
themusicsover Jeanette MacDonald
June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965
Jeanette MacDonald was one of the most popular musical actresses and singers of the ’30s and ’40s. She appeared in nearly 30 films and released numerous albums over the course of her career, her most popular being with Nelson Eddy. Three of her albums sold in excess of 500,000 each. MacDonald was a popular concert draw as well, generally touring between her film projects. She suffered from heart troubles during the later years of her life, and on January 14, 1965, Jeanette MacDonald passed away due to her heart condition at the age of 61.
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