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Sep 25, 2016 · Grand Ole Opry member Jean Shepard, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011, has died at age 82.
Sep 26, 2016 · Jean Shepard, who played a pioneering role for women in country music and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, died on Sunday at age 82, the Nashville Tennessean...
Sep 30, 2016 · Shepard died Sunday after a long illness. Last year, she celebrated 60 years as a member of the Opry — and was the only female ever to reach that milestone with the legendary radio show.
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Jean Parker "Shep" Shepherd Jr. (July 26, [1] 1921 – October 16, 1999) [2] was an American storyteller, humorist, radio and TV personality, writer, and actor. With a career that spanned decades, Shepherd is known for the film A Christmas Story (1983), which he narrated and co- scripted , based on his own semi-autobiographical stories.
Jean Shepard, a renowned American storyteller, captivated audiences for decades with his unique blend of humor, wit, and nostalgia. His radio career, particularly on New York’s WOR, spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s, showcasing his talent for improvisation and storytelling.
In September 2016, Shepard entered hospice care [124] and died on September 25 in Gallatin, Tennessee due from complications of Parkinson's and also heart disease. [2] She was 82 years old at the time of her death. [42] A public funeral was held in Hendersonville, Tennessee on September 29. [124]
Sep 25, 2016 · Country Music has lost one of its’ colorful characters — and beloved performers — with the passing of Grand Ole Opry star Jean Shepard, who passed away Sunday morning (Sept. 25) after an extended...
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