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Rose Marie Thomas

Rose Marie Thomas, the widow of actor-comedian Danny Thomas who carried on his support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, died Wednesday in her sleep at her Beverly Hills home. She was 86.

Following her husband’s death in 1991, Thomas took over as prexy of the hospital’s fund-raising arm, ALSAC. In recognition of her efforts, she was honored by Pope Paul VI.

Thomas, born Rose Marie Cassaniti, was a singer with her own radio show in Detroit when she met Danny Thomas, then a struggling young comedian. Married in 1936, they had three children.

Danny Thomas became a household fixture with the TV series “Make Room for Daddy,” later titled “The Danny Thomas Show,” which ran from 1953-71.

In addition to her children Marlo, Terre and Tony, Thomas is survived by five grandchildren and three sisters.

Services will be held today at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Los Angeles. The family will then accompany her body to Memphis, where she will lie in state Sunday and then be interred with her husband at the Da

Danny Thomas

American actor and comedian (1912–1991)

For the eponymous TV series, see The Danny Thomas Show. For other people named Danny Thomas, see Danny Thomas (disambiguation).

Danny Thomas

Thomas in 1957

Born

Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz


(1912-01-06)January 6, 1912

Deerfield, Michigan, U.S.

DiedFebruary 6, 1991(1991-02-06) (aged 79)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]

Other namesAmos Jacobs Kairouz, Amos Jacobs "Eggs"
Years active1932–1991
Spouse

Rose Marie Cassaniti

(m. 1936)​
Children3, including Tony and Marlo Thomas

Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American actor, singer, nightclub comedian, producer, and philanthropist. He created and starred in The Danny Thomas Show. In addition to guest roles on many of the comedy, talk, and musical variety programs of his time, his legacy includes a lifelong dedication to fundraising for charity. Most notably, he was the founder of St. Jude Children's Resea

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