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'Steel Magnolias' star Carol Sutton died on Thursday, December 10, after suffering from Covid-19. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed the late star's death in a statement. Even though Sutton had a glamourous professional life, she always kept her personal life very private.
The statement released by Cantrell reads, "Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades. The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it's 'Treme' or 'Claws,' or 'Runaway Jury' or 'Queen Sugar' — but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as '4000 Miles' and 'A Raisin in the Sun'. May she rest in God's perfect peace." The statement further reads, "Carol Sutton died of complications from Covid-19. Her death comes just days after the passing of another major New Orleans theater figure, Sherri Marina, also due to COVID-19."