Marcia Wallace

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Marcia Wallace
Marcia in 1994
OccupationActress

Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian. She usually performed in television sitcoms. She played receptionist Carol Kester in the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. She also performed the voice of Edna Krabappel in The Simpsons, The Powerpuff Girls.

Wallace was born in Creston, Iowa on November 1 1942. She studied at Parsons College. Wallace was married to Dennis Hawley from 1986 until his death in 1992. They adopted one son, Michael Hawley. She battled breast cancer until her death. Wallace died on 25 October 2013 in Los Angeles, California from pneumonia, aged 70.[1]

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  1. "Marcia Wallace, Star of 'The Bob Newhart Show' and Voice of Mrs. Krabappel, Dies at 70". Variety. 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2012-10-26.

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