Beatrice Olivier was a noted entertainer in the USA and Great Britain. She recorded CDs. Several newspaper accounts regarding her accomplishments have been published internationally over many years. She was born Beatrice Cohen on March 1, 1922, died on March 5, 2008. She married Joseph J. Olivestone on May 29, 1947. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and her 86th birthday prior to her death from cancer related illnesses. Her parents were Rachel and Joseph Cohen. Her brothers are Cyril Cohen (deceased) and Selig Cohen who lives in London, England, with his wife Giselle. Her funeral was attended by over 1,000 people in Beverly Hills. She was an entertainer, singing on the stage and television and was an active Jewish community leader. Her ranking in Los Angeles fundraising community is well known. She appeared on television on Art Linkletter's Hollywood Talent Scouts, and on stage in the productions of My Fair Lady and Blythe Spirit, and in the movie version of My Fair Lady at the request of André Previn, the composer and orchestra conductor. She was also a frequent guest artist in stage revues by Mickey Katz.
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