Award-winning actress Nanette Fabray has died at 97

Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Nanette Fabray has died, her son has confirmed.

She was 97.

Fabray, who was the aunt of actress Shelley Fabares, died in her home in Palos Verdes, California, on Thursday from natural causes. Her family was with her when she died.

Born Ruby Nanette Bernadette Theresa Fabares, her career began at age 3 in vaudeville. She became a Broadway star in the '40s, winning a Tony for her role in "Love Life."

She appeared in several movies, most notably in the classic 1953 musical "The Band Wagon" opposite Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse, but she was best known for her TV work.

Fabray won three Emmys for her regular appearances on Sid Caesar's "Caesar's House" in the 1950s. She also appeared on variety shows, talk shows and game shows from the '50s through the late '70s, including "Your Show of Shows," "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Carol Burnett Show," "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," "The Hollywood Squares," "What's My Line" and "Match Game." 

Source: Yahoo News