Original sentence: Adept at a whole range of musical styles, from gospel to blues to musical comedy, in addition to her talent, she also had a striking appearance and a renowned sense of humour.Bertice Reading (July 22, 1933 - June 8, 1991)  was an American actress, singer and revue artiste.Her final appearance was in the 1986 movie version of Little Shop of Horrors as the "Downtown" older woman, who sings the beginning words to the song "Skid Row (Downtown)".Her performing career started at the age of 3, when she was talent-spotted by Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.Internet Movie Database.Reading died at the age of 57 in London, following a stroke, although her age was initially misreported as 54.The Daily Telegraph's Third Book of Obituaries (Entertainers), edited by Hugh Massingberd
Edited sentence: Adept at a whole range of musical styles, from gospel to blues to musical comedy, she added to her formidable talent and striking appearance a fervour for performing with a renowned sense of humour.After performing at the inauguration ceremony of President Dwight D.Being described as one of the last of the 'Red Hot Mamas', Reading died at the age of 58.Bertice Reading (22 July 1933 - 8 June 1991) was an American singer, actress and revue artiste.Eisenhower her temporary engagement with the Orchestra was extended.Her final appearance was as the downtown old lady in the 'Skid Row' segment of the movie Little Shop of Horrors.Her performing career started at the tender age of three, where she was talent-spotted by Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, the tap dancer who had also brought the young star Shirley Temple to fame.Her subsequent victory earned her her first break - a place in the orchestral ensemble of vibraphonist Lionel Hampton.Reading was in the second year of pre-medical studies when her mother's illness and a consequent crisis in the family finances propelled her to enter a talent competition.She was later quoted to say 'Nobody loves a fairy when she's 40'.The Daily Telegraph Third Book of Obituaries (Entertainers) - Edited by Hugh Massingberd.The Internet Movie Database.during which she sang the opening words of the song, a true testament to a brilliant and powerful voice