Award-winning actress Irma P. Hall — who was known for her role as Josephine “Big Mama” Joseph in the 1997 film, Soul Food — died on Tuesday at the age of 91.
\n\nHall “was a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career,” her family wrote in a statement, according to a report by Variety.
\n\n“Her legacy of talent, dedication and compassion will continue to inspire generations to come,” the actress’ family added.
\n\nHall died in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.
\n\nThe film and television actress was born in Beaumont, Texas, and raised in Chicago before returning to the Lone Star State, where she received an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts and Education from Texas College.
\n\nHall later became a teacher of multiple languages — including French and Spanish — in Houston and Dallas, before pursuing acting full time in 1984.
\n\n“She started as a teacher in the classroom but ended up being a teacher to the world,” the actress’ daughter, Irma Hall Crayton, said, according to a report by WFAA.
\n\n“My mom used to always say, ‘To the world you may be one person, but to one person you…
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