Maureen Arthur, an actress from 'How to Succeed in Business Without Trying,' passed away

By FactsWow, June 22, 2022

Maureen Arthur’s glimpse of personal memoir

Her initial marriage to musician George William Weidler ended in divorce, and she subsequently married a producer Aaron Ruben in 1970. They were in relation until he died in 2010.

Maureen Arthur’s glimpse of her successful acting career

Many of her early roles were in classic TV shows such as “Bachelor Father,” “I Spy,” and “The Monkees.” She then landed the character of Hedy LaRue in a musical/comedy film which was an adaptation of a book named 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.' Maureen Arthur also played Hedy in the 1967 film adaptation of the musical. 

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Her later movies included 'The Love God?' and 'How to Commit Marriage?' She continued her career with TV appearances such as 'Love, American Style,' 'Mork & Mindy,' 'Highway to Heaven,' etc. She also starred in the short-lived 1984 TV series 'Empire.'

Maureen Arthur’s later appearances

She later returned to the Broadway stage, starring in Carl Reiner's 1967 play 'Something Different' and portrayed Miss Adelaide in the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera manufacturing of 'Guys and Dolls' in 1980.

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Awards for the above musical/comedy film

The musical/ comedy, 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' ran for 1,400 performances and scored seven Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.

Reason for her decease

Her brother Gerald confirmed the news on Monday and explained that she died from natural causes, stemming from a long battle with Alzheimer's.

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Maureen Arthur’s friend missing and praising her

Maureen Arthur’s friend and colleague Ilene Graff said, 'The world is a little less sparkly without her, but I am so glad I got to be her friend. Her memory is lifelong.”

Ilene Graff also pinned about her charity works, 'Her amazing talent and skill were only a small part of who she was. A tireless advocate for children in need, especially those with physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges, she helped raise countless millions of dollars for them.”

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