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

By Isabelle Farina Nov 11, 2026 | 12:38 PM

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 […]