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What was Ethel Merman doing in later years?
On April 7, 1983, she was preparing to travel to Los Angeles to appear on the 55th Academy Awards telecast.
Did Ethel Merman develop any health problems in later life?
Merman was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma and the tumor caused Merman to become aphasic, and as her illness progressed, she lost her hair and her face swelled.
How did Ethel Merman die?
After she was diagnosed with brain cancer, Merman died at her home in Manhattan at the age of 76.
What day did Ethel Merman die?
On February 15, 1984 Merman died at her home in Manhattan at the age of 76.
Was Ethel Merman well known for anything regarding musical theatre?
Known primarily for her distinctive, powerful voice and leading roles in musical theatre, she has been called the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage.
Did Ethel Merman ever win any awards?
Ethel Merman won the 1951 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.
Was their a big memorial for Ethel Merman?
On the evening of Merman's death, all 36 theatres on Broadway dimmed their lights at 9 pm in her honor.
Did entertainment industry do anything else to honor Ethel Merman besides the dimming of lights at Broadway theatres?
The 56th Academy Awards, held on April 2, 1984, ended with a performance of There's No Business Like Show Business in tribute to Merman.

Question: Is there anything else interesting about her?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there anything else interesting about Ethel Merman besides her voice, health, death, notability, awards, memorial and honors?