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Irma P. Hall, ‘Soul Food’ and ‘The Ladykillers’ Actress, Dies at 91

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Irma P. Hall, ‘Soul Food’ and ‘The Ladykillers’ Actress, Dies at 91
Nov 11, 2026 10:38am PT Irma P. Hall, ‘Soul Food’ and ‘The Ladykillers’ Actress, Dies at 91

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See All Add us as a Google Preferred Source LOS ANGELES - MARCH 13: Actress Irma P. Hall arrives at the premiere of Lionsgate's "Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on March 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Getty Images

Irma P. Hall, who played Josephine “Big Mama” Joseph in the 1997 dramedy “Soul Food,” died on Tuesday, her family confirmed. She was 91.

“Irma P. Hall 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. “Her legacy of talent, dedication and compassion will continue to inspire generations to come.”

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