Carol Channing, the star of “Hello, Dolly!,” died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was 97 years old.

Channing was best known for her Tony Award winning portrayal of Dolly Levi in the 1964 hit Broadway musical “Hello, Dolly!” and her starring role in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” in 1949. Her first award winning performance, however, was in 1956 with “The Vamp.” She received another Tony nomination in 1961 for her work on “Show Girl.” After “Hello, Dolly!” Channing received yet another Tony Award for her role in the 1974 musical “Lorelei.”

In addition to her work on stage, the Broadway legend also had a successful film career. Channing took home a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for her work on “Thoroughly Modern Millie” in 1967. She also appeared in “The First Traveling Saleslady” and “Skiddo” in 1956 and 1968 respectively. Besides working on the silver screen, Channing had several roles on television shows. Among those shows were “Hollywood Squares,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Channing also made several TV specials starting with the 1966 special “An Evening with Carol Channing.”

In 1981, Channing’s varied body of work and unusual talent were recognized with her induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame. In 1995, she received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award, and the Drama Critics Circle awarded her a similar award the following year.

Channing continued to perform well into her 90’s. She would sing songs from her repertoire and share stories with fans in a cabaret style. In addition, Channing released an autobiography in 2002 titled “Just Lucky I Guess.” A decade later, a documentary about her life and career, “Larger Than Life,” was broadcast.

Channing was not quite as successful in her romantic life as she was on stage. She was married no less than three times. Her final husband, Harry Kullijian, was a middle school classmate of Channing. The two reunited after 70 years apart and married in 2003. Unfortunately, Kullijian died of an aneurism in 2011.

Channing had a long career on stage and will be missed by fans of her film and theater work alike. She is survived by her son, cartoonist Channing Carson, and the impact she made on Broadway.