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December 11, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CAROL SUTTON, THEATER LEGEND

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the death of legendary New Orleans actress Carol Sutton:

 

"Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades. The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it's 'Treme' or 'Claws,' or 'Runaway Jury' or 'Queen Sugar' — but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as '4000 Miles' and 'A Raisin in the Sun.' May she rest in God's perfect peace."

Carol Sutton died of complications from COVID-19. Her death comes just days after the passing of another major New Orleans theater figure, Sherri Marina.

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