Elaine Stritch (February 2, 1925 – July 17, 2014) was anAmerican actress and vocalist. She was known for her role as Colleen Donaghy in30 Rock. Stritch was nominated for fiveTony Awards. She won threeEmmy Awards and twoDrama Desk Awards.
Stritch was born on February 2, 1925 inDetroit,Michigan to anIrish-Welsh family.[1] She studied atThe New School inNew York City. Stritch was married toJohn Bay from 1973 until his death in 1982. She lived inBirmingham,Michigan.
Stritch died at her home in Birmingham, Michigan from complications ofstomach cancer anddiabetes on July 17, 2014 at the age of 89.[2][3]