Information is still developing, but Alaina Reed Hall passed away today at the age of sixty-three. The cause of her death has not yet been officially reported but the actress, best known for her roles as Rose Holloway on 227 and Olivia on Sesame Street , has been very public about her ongoing battle with breast cancer. She participated in the documentary ?Breast Cancer Examined: An African-American Perspective,? to commemorate 2009 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and share her courageous approach to fighting the disease.
Born Bernice Ruth Reed in Ohio, Alaina Reed began her career in early 70s theater, appearing in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions such as Chicago , Hair, and Eubie . In 1976 she landed the role of Sesame Street ?s Olivia. From then until 1988 Reed presented children with one of the earliest depictions of positive black womanhood, demonstrated the warmth of adult sibling relationships with her brother Gordon, and straight up taught us letters and how to count . In 1985 Reed joined the original cast of 227 as Rose Lee, one of my favorite black sitcom characters ever. Rose was sassy but sensitive, responsible but mischievous, and always good for showcasing Reed?s excellent singing voice through some wacky plot device like a church choir solo or random sing-off that would somehow keep everyone in the buidling from being evicted.
Kevin Peter Hall (the 7'2? actor who portrayed Harry in Harry and The Hendersons and Predator in the movies of the same name) guest starred as Rose?s love interest on 227 and in 1988 the two began a real-life relationship, marrying both on the show and in real life. Sadly, he passed away in 1991 from complications of AIDS contracted through a blood transfusion. 227 was canceled that same year but the now Alaina Reed Hall continued to act until her death, steadily appearing on sitcoms such as A Different World , Friends , Ally McBeal , and making the best of a recurring role on the short-lived series Cleghorne . She also returned to her theater roots with a one-woman show, ?Alaina at the Bijou.?
Information is still developing, butAlaina Reed Hall passed away today at the age of sixty-three. The causeof her death has not yet been officially reported but the actress, bestknown for her roles as Rose Holloway on 227 and Olivia on Sesame Street,has been very public about her ongoing battle with breast cancer. Sheparticipated in the documentary ?Breast Cancer Examined: AnAfrican-American Perspective,? to commemorate 2009 National BreastCancer Awareness Month and share her courageous approach to fightingthe disease.http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/alainareed.jpghttp://www.whatwouldthembido.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/alainareed.jpgBorn Bernice Ruth Reed in Ohio, AlainaReed began her career in early 70s theater, appearing in Broadway andOff-Broadway productions such as Chicago, Hair, and Eubie. In 1976 she landed the role of Sesame Street?sOlivia. From then until 1988 Reed presented children with one of theearliest depictions of positive black womanhood, demonstrated thewarmth of adult sibling relationships with her brother Gordon, andstraight up taught us letters and how to count. In 1985 Reed joined the original cast of 227 asRose Lee, one of my favorite black sitcom characters ever. Rose wassassy but sensitive, responsible but mischievous, and always good forshowcasing Reed?s excellent singing voice through some wacky plotdevice like a church choir solo or random sing-off that would somehowkeep everyone in the buidling from being evicted.Kevin Peter Hall (the 7'2? actor who portrayed Harry in Harry and The Hendersons and Predator in the movies of the same name) guest starred as Rose?s love interest on 227 andin 1988 the two began a real-life relationship, marrying both on theshow and in real life. Sadly, he passed away in 1991 from complicationsof AIDS contracted through a blood transfusion. 227 was canceled that same year but the now Alaina Reed Hall continued to act until her death, steadily appearing on sitcoms such as A Different World, Friends, Ally McBeal, and making the best of a recurring role on the short-lived series Cleghorne. She also returned to her theater roots with a one-woman show, ?Alaina at the Bijou.?http://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2009/12/in-memorium-alaina-reed-hall.htmlhttp://www.whatwouldthembido.com/2009/12/in-memorium-alaina-reed-hall.html-->
Alaina was an old friend and I was blessed to be in her show at the Bijou in New York back in the late 70's. I know that she is with the Lord now. No more pain and sorrow, only Joywith Jesus Christ, the King of Glory. My prayers go out to her children, Andre and Tanya Cooke and her grandchildren. Dear God, comfort them in their sorrow. Alaina was a complicated and talented woman. I will miss her. I regret that I did not get to see her before the end of her life here on earth. She will be missed. Charlo Crossley Fortier
Alaina was an old friend and I was blessed to be in her show at the Bijou in New York back in the late 70's. I know that she is with the Lord now. No more pain and sorrow, only Joywith Jesus Christ, the King of Glory. My prayers go out to her children, Andre and Tanya Cooke and her grandchildren. Dear God, comfort them in their sorrow. Alaina was a complicated and talented woman. I will miss her. I regret that I did not get to see her before the end of her life here on earth. She will be missed. Charlo Crossley Fortier
Alaina was an old friend and I was blessed to be in her show at the Bijou in New York back in the late 70's. I know that she is with the Lord now. No more pain and sorrow, only Joywith Jesus Christ, the King of Glory. My prayers go out to her children, Andre and Tanya Cooke and her grandchildren. Dear God, comfort them in their sorrow. Alaina was a complicated and talented woman. I will miss her. I regret that I did not get to see her before the end of her life here on earth. She will be missed.Charlo Crossley Fortier
This lady was one dynamite talent. Her smile, actingand dynamic singingvoice was just incredible!! She entertained my children on Sesame Street for so many years! My sympathies to her wonderful children and grand-children. She is now at peace with her beloved husband Kevin. I miss the both of you so very much!
This lady was one dynamite talent. Her smile, actingand dynamic singingvoice was just incredible!! She entertained my children on Sesame Street for so many years! My sympathies to her wonderful children and grand-children. She is now at peace with her beloved husband Kevin. I miss the both of you so very much!
This lady was one dynamite talent. Her smile, actingand dynamic singingvoice was just incredible!! She entertained my children on Sesame Street for so many years! My sympathies to her wonderful children and grand-children. She is now at peace with her beloved husband Kevin. I miss the both of you so very much!
Alaina Reed Hall (November 10, 1946?December 17, 2009[1] ) was an American actress best known for her roles as Olivia, Gordon's kid sister, on the long-running children's television series Sesame Street , and Rose Lee Holloway on the NBC sitcom 227 .
In 1976, Hall won the role of Olivia on the children's series Sesame Street . Her character was a photographer and kid sister of Gordon. In 1985, Hall co-starred on the sitcom 227 , frequently traveling between New York (where Sesame Street is taped) and Los Angeles (where 227 was taped). Due to this frantic schedule, she left Sesame Street in 1988.
edit[] Personal life Hall was married twice. Her first marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce. In December 1988, she married actor Kevin Peter Hall after meeting him when he guest starred on 227 .[3] She was widowed in 1991 after her husband died of pneumonia-related complications after contracting AIDS .[4][5]
Alaina Reed Hall (November 10, 1946?December 17, 2009[1] ) was an American actress best known for her roles as Olivia, Gordon's kid sister, on the long-running children's television series Sesame Street , and Rose Lee Holloway on the NBC sitcom 227 .
In 1976, Hall won the role of Olivia on the children's series Sesame Street . Her character was a photographer and kid sister of Gordon. In 1985, Hall co-starred on the sitcom 227 , frequently traveling between New York (where Sesame Street is taped) and Los Angeles (where 227 was taped). Due to this frantic schedule, she left Sesame Street in 1988.
edit[] Personal life Hall was married twice. Her first marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce. In December 1988, she married actor Kevin Peter Hall after meeting him when he guest starred on 227 .[3] She was widowed in 1991 after her husband died of pneumonia-related complications after contracting AIDS .[4][5]
Alaina Reed Hall (November 10, 1946?December 17, 2009http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaina_Reed_Hall#cite_note-MuppetNewsflash-0) was an American http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actoractress best known for her roles as Olivia, Gordon's kid sister, on the long-running children's television series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_StreetSesame Street, and Rose Lee Holloway on the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCNBC sitcom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/227_%28TV_series%29227.CareerBorn in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield,_OhioSpringfield, Ohio, Hall began her career in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_theatreBroadway and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Off-Broadwayoff-Broadway productions. She was among the original cast members in the 1974 off-Broadway production of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_on_the_RoadSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road. Hall also appeared in productions of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_%28musical%29Hair, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_%28musical%29Chicago, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eubie%21Eubie!.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaina_Reed_Hall#cite_note-1In 1976, Hall won the role of Olivia on the children's series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_StreetSesame Street. Her character was a photographer and kid sister of Gordon. In 1985, Hall co-starred on the sitcom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/227_%28TV_series%29227, frequently traveling between New York (where Sesame Street is taped) and Los Angeles (where 227 was taped). Due to this frantic schedule, she left Sesame Street in 1988.After 227 ended in 1990, Hall appeared in guest roles on various television series including http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman%27s_HeadHerman's Head and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blossom_%28TV_series%29Blossom. She also provided the voice for the animated characters on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_on_Earth_Is_Carmen_Sandiego%3FWhere on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%28TV_series%29Sonic the Hedgehog. In 1995, Hall co-starred on the short-lived http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_WB_Television_NetworkWB sitcom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleghorne%21Cleghorne!, starring http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_CleghorneEllen Cleghorne. The following year she appeared in the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_filmtelevision film http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cherokee_KidThe Cherokee Kid. She has since had recurring roles on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ally_McBealAlly McBeal, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Day_Now_%28TV_series%29Any Day Now, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ER_%28TV_series%29ER.In addition to stage and television work, Hall has also appeared in several films including http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Becomes_HerDeath Becomes Her (1992), opposite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldie_HawnGoldie Hawn and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_StreepMeryl Streep, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_IntentionsCruel Intentions (1999), and the 2007 independent feature http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Through_with_White_Girls_%28The_Inevitable_Undoing_of_Jay_Brooks%29I'm Through with White Girls (The Inevitable Undoing of Jay Brooks).http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alaina_Reed_Hall&action=edit§ion=2edit[] Personal lifeHall was married twice. Her first marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce. In December 1988, she married actor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Peter_HallKevin Peter Hall after meeting him when he guest starred on 227.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaina_Reed_Hall#cite_note-2 She was widowed in 1991 after her husband died of pneumonia-related complications after contracting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDSAIDS.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaina_Reed_Hall#cite_note-3http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaina_Reed_Hall#cite_note-4FilmographyFilmYearFilmRoleNotes1992http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Becomes_HerDeath Becomes HerPsychologist1993Me and the KidSarah1999http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_IntentionsCruel IntentionsNurse2001Chasing SunsetsMrs. Stevens2003ScrambledGert2006The ShiftMother2007http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Through_with_White_Girls_%28The_Inevitable_Undoing_of_Jay_Brooks%29I'm Through with White Girls...Jerri MooreA-DateValerieTelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes1978http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby,_I%27m_BackBaby, I'm BackJackie1 episode1985-1990http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/227_%28TV_series%29227Rose Lee Holloway115 episodes1992http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman%27s_HeadHerman's HeadMargaret Bracken1 episodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Different_World_%28TV_series%29A Different WorldClaims Officer #51 episode1993http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blossom_%28TV_series%29BlossomEsther1 episode1994http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%28TV_series%29Sonic the HedgehogAdditional voices13 episodes1995http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FriendsFriendsAdmissions Woman1 episodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_%26_Clark:_The_New_Adventures_of_SupermanLois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanNurse Berkey1 episodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleghorne%21Cleghorne!Lena Carlson15 episodeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drew_Carey_ShowThe Drew Carey ShowLois1 episode1996http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cherokee_KidThe Cherokee KidMa HolsoppleTelevision movie1997http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Steve_Harvey_ShowThe Steve Harvey ShowCorinthia Grier1 episodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Between_BrothersBetween BrothersVera Ford1 episodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NYPD_BlueNYPD BlueMrs. Angela Cheevers1 episode1997-1998http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ally_McBealAlly McBealJudge Elizabeth Witt3 episodes1998http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_in_the_CityCaroline in the CityStanchfield1 episode1999http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewsRadioNewsRadioLandlady1 episode1998-2000http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Day_Now_%28TV_series%29Any Day NowAunt Della Watt2 episodes2006http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Suite_Life_of_Zack_%26_CodyThe Suite Life of Zack & CodyMrs. Mayweather1 episode2007http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ER_%28TV_series%29ERBetty Dixon2 episodes
According to Wikipedia she died of breast cancer. This lady was the queen of commericals!!! She did a lot of commericals over the past five years. I had no idea she was on sesame street. I remember when her husband died of AIDS. May she RIP!!!
According to Wikipedia she died of breast cancer. This lady was the queen of commericals!!! She did a lot of commericals over the past five years. I had no idea she was on sesame street. I remember when her husband died of AIDS. May she RIP!!!
According to Wikipedia she died of breast cancer. This lady was the queen of commericals!!! She did a lot of commericals over the past five years. I had no idea she was on sesame street. I remember when her husband died of AIDS. May she RIP!!!
Whoopi Goldberg remembered Alaina's memory today on THE VIEW . . . but I 1stread ithere in this BV thread a few days ago.I will always remember her face because I am a SESAME STREET kid and I love 227. Alaina was still delivering GOOD WORK to the small screen in recenttv commercials. RIP.
Whoopi Goldberg remembered Alaina's memory today on THE VIEW . . . but I 1stread ithere in this BV thread a few days ago.I will always remember her face because I am a SESAME STREET kid and I love 227. Alaina was still delivering GOOD WORK to the small screen in recenttv commercials. RIP.
Whoopi Goldberg remembered Alaina's memory today on THE VIEW . . . but I 1stread ithere in this BV thread a few days ago.I will always remember her face because I am a SESAME STREET kid and I love 227.Alaina was still delivering GOOD WORK to the small screen in recenttv commercials. RIP.
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I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I LOVED her on 227 (she was my favorite next to Regina King) and on Sesame Street. I almost forgot that she was on Sesame Street. It would be nice if Sesame Street would do some type of tribute to her for all of her years on that show, but most of the kids now wouldn't know who she was anyway. RIP-You'll truly be missed
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I LOVED her on 227 (she was my favorite next to Regina King) and on Sesame Street. I almost forgot that she was on Sesame Street. It would be nice if Sesame Street would do some type of tribute to her for all of her years on that show, but most of the kids now wouldn't know who she was anyway. RIP-You'll truly be missed
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I LOVED her on 227 (she was my favorite next to Regina King) and on Sesame Street. I almost forgot that she was on Sesame Street. It would be nice if Sesame Street would do some type of tribute to her for all of her years on that show, but most of the kids now wouldn't know who she was anyway. RIP-You'll truly be missed
TO ALAINA'S FAMILY I SEND CONDOLENCES FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS. I GREW UP WATCHING ALAINA ON TV "ESPECIALLY 227 " AND SHE WAS ALWAYS WARM, SENSATIVE, FUNNY AND VERY LOGICAL. WE ALL KNEW AND LOVED HER AS ROSE WHO WAS THE BEST FRIEND TO MARY (MARLA GIBBS) ALAINA WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ALL HER FANS. MAY GOD BLESSYOU.
TO ALAINA'S FAMILY I SEND CONDOLENCES FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS. I GREW UP WATCHING ALAINA ON TV "ESPECIALLY 227 " AND SHE WAS ALWAYS WARM, SENSATIVE, FUNNY AND VERY LOGICAL. WE ALL KNEW AND LOVED HER AS ROSE WHO WAS THE BEST FRIEND TO MARY (MARLA GIBBS) ALAINA WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ALL HER FANS. MAY GOD BLESSYOU.
TO ALAINA'S FAMILY I SEND CONDOLENCES FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS. I GREW UP WATCHING ALAINA ON TV "ESPECIALLY 227 " AND SHE WAS ALWAYS WARM, SENSATIVE, FUNNY AND VERY LOGICAL. WE ALL KNEW AND LOVED HER AS ROSE WHO WAS THE BEST FRIEND TO MARY (MARLA GIBBS) ALAINA WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ALL HER FANS. MAY GOD BLESSYOU.
It was while watching the Golden Globe Awards that I realized that Ms. Reed-Hall had passed. I was suddenly so sad. I remembered when her husband died of AIDS and I remembered her sweet smile and the energy she brought to any work she did. What a beautiful person she was and we will remember her with great love.
It was while watching the Golden Globe Awards that I realized that Ms. Reed-Hall had passed. I was suddenly so sad. I remembered when her husband died of AIDS and I remembered her sweet smile and the energy she brought to any work she did. What a beautiful person she was and we will remember her with great love.
It was while watching the Golden Globe Awards that I realized that Ms. Reed-Hall had passed. I was suddenly so sad. I remembered when her husband died of AIDS and I remembered her sweet smile and the energy she brought to any work she did. What a beautiful person she was and we will remember her with great love.
