Bessie Hope Wolf (February 18, 1924 – September 7, 2005), known professionally as Hope Garber, was a

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-born actress and singer, latterly based in the United States.

Early life

Garber was born in

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, to Louis and Fruma Wolf.

Career

Garber was a popular singer with several dance bands during the 1940s. She later performed on many television programs and commercials in

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and

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. She later hosted a television show on

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, ''At Home with Hope Garber''.

Personal life

After her retirement she developed Alzheimer's disease, of which she died on September 7, 2005, aged 81. She was survived by three children from her marriage to Joseph Garber, including the stage, film, and television actor

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. She was

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

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