Kathryn Crosby, the actress, singer and widow of Bing Crosby, died Friday evening of natural causes at her home in Hillsborough, Calif. She was 90.
A representative for the Crosby family announced the news. Crosby starred in over 20 films over the course of her career including “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,” “Anatomy of a Murder,” “Operation Mad Ball” and “The Wild Party.” She typically performed under the stage names Kathryn Grant and Kathryn Grandstaff. Crosby appeared frequently on Bing Crosby’s “Merrie Olde Christmas” specials and hosted “The Kathryn Crosby Show,” a 30-minute talk show based in San Francisco.
She began her film career in 1953 while writing a column about Hollywood for her hometown newspaper. She met Bing Crosby while conducting interviews for her column on the set of the film “White Christmas.” The two married in 1957. She became a registered nurse and teacher in 1963. Crosby is survived by her three children, Harry, Mary and Nathaniel, as well as several grandchildren. No funeral plans have yet been announced at the time of publication.
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