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Helen Hayes MacArthur (née Brown; October 10, 1900 – March 17, 1993) was an American actress whose career spanned 80 years. She eventually received the nickname "First Lady of American Theatre" and was one of 16 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (an EGOT). She was also the first woman and first person to win the Triple Crown of Acting. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986. In 1988, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts.

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Born Helen Hayes Brown
10 October 1900
Washington, DC, USA
Died
17 March 1993 (aged 92)
Nyack, New York, USA
Zodiac Libra
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    Mary Hayes MacArthur info 1st child with Charles MacArthur Female b. 16 Feb 1930 d. 22 Sep 1949 Age: 19 (at death) 1930-1949 American, Performance Artist
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    James (adopted) info 2nd child with Charles MacArthur Male b. 8 Dec 1937 Age: 87 1937- Celebrity Baby
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