Carol Channing, Tony-winning star of 'Hello, Dolly!,' dies at 97: Publicist

Carol Channing, who among her many credits originated the role of Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, has died at age 97, her publicist told ABC.

Channing enamoured audiences in the break-out role she made iconic. She played Dolly more than 5,000 times without missing a single performance, according to her publicist.

Broadway's "first lady of musical comedy" appeared in other shows such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Wonderful Town and Lorelei. She also had a film career with memorable roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Skidoo, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and more.

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