Etta Moten Barnett [SEP] cause of death
and Etta Vee, but divorced after six years of marriage.
In 1934, while living and working in New York, Moten married a second time, to Claude Albert Barnett, the head of the Associated Negro Press. They were married for 33 years, until his death.
Death.
Etta Moten Barnett died of pancreatic cancer at Chicago's Mercy Hospital in 2004, aged 102.
Legacy and honors.
- 1943 - University of Kansas, citation of merit
- 1958 - National Association of Business
Etta Moten Barnett
Etta Moten Barnett (November 5, 1901 – January 2, 2004) was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in "Porgy and Bess". She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major philanthropist and civic activist, raising funds for and supporting cultural, social and church institutions.
Biography.
Biography Early years.
Etta Moten was born