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Gretchen Wyler (born Gretchen Patricia Wienecke; February 16, 1932 – May 27, 2007) was an American actress and dancer. She was also an animal rights advocate and founder of the Genesis Awards for animal protection.
Gretchen Wyler (1932-2007) was a musical comedy star on Broadway and TV, known for roles in Private Benjamin, The Devil's Brigade and Friends. She also founded a shelter for animals and received the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame award.
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May 30, 2007 · Gretchen Wyler, an actress in Broadway musicals in the 1950s and ’60s who became known in later years as an animal-rights advocate, died on Sunday at her home in Camarillo, Calif. She was 75.
Gretchen Wyler was a musical actress and dancer who appeared in Broadway shows and films, such as Private Benjamin. She was also a passionate advocate for animal rights and founded the Genesis Awards, honoring media and entertainment industry for their work on animal issues.
- February 16, 1932
- May 27, 2007
Gretchen Wyler, who starred in musicals like Guys and Dolls and Bye Bye Birdie, died of breast cancer in 2007. She was also a longtime advocate for animal rights and a producer of Off-Broadway shows.
May 29, 2007 · Gretchen Wyler, a veteran Broadway actress who enjoyed a second career in films and television and went on to become a leading animal-rights activist, has died. She was 75. Wyler died Sunday at...
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May 28, 2007 · Gretchen Wyler, an actress who left a successful Broadway musical career to dedicate her efforts to protecting animals and eventually became an outspoken critic of the Los Angeles Zoo, has died.