Celeste Holm was an Academy Award winner for her role in 1947’s “Gentleman’s Agreement.” She also had success on Broadway, originating the role of Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma.” She preferred live theater to movies, so she was selective about her film roles – though she said yes to co-starring with Frank Sinatra in 1955’s “The Tender Trap” and 1956’s “High Society.” She lived to the age of 95, passing away at home ... more 

Celeste Holm was an Academy Award winner for her role in 1947’s “Gentleman’s Agreement.” She also had success on Broadway, originating the role of Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma.” She preferred live theater to movies, so she was selective about her film roles – though she said yes to co-starring with Frank Sinatra in 1955’s “The Tender Trap” and 1956’s “High Society.” She lived to the age of 95, passing away at home following a heart attack on July 15. less