Minnie Pearl(1912-1996)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville,
intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta
company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's
work. Her first Grand Old Opry appearance was on the radio show in
1940, followed by 27 years of touring. She was diagnosed with cancer in
1985, and recovered after a double mastectomy. A mild stroke in June
1991 forced her to give up performing.
