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Mary Alice
American actress (1936–2022)
For other uses, see Mary Alice (disambiguation).
Mary Alice Smith (December 3, 1936[1][a] – July 27, 2022), known professionally as Mary Alice, was an American television, film, and stage actress.
Alice was known for her roles as Leticia "Lettie" Bostic on the sitcom A Different World (1987–1989) and Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her recurring role on the series I'll Fly Away.
Alice also performed on the stage, and received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her appearance in the 1987 production of August Wilson's Fences.[3][4]
Early life and education
Born Mary Alice Smith in Indianola, Mississippi, Alice was the daughter of Ozelar (née Jurnakin/Journakin) and Sam Smith.[1][citation needed] She showed an early and natural ability for acting, and began her stage ca