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Irma P. Hall, ‘Soul Food’ and ‘The Ladykillers’ Actress, Dies at 91
Isabelle Farina·Variety·November 11, 2026

Irma P. Hall, who played Josephine “Big Mama” Joseph in the 1997 dramedy “Soul Food,” died on Tuesday, her family confirmed. She was 91. “Irma P. Hall was a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career,” her family wrote in a statement. “Her legacy of […]
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