Gloria Haley Parnassus, the daughter of "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man Jack Haley,
died May 1 at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. She was 87.
Haley's mother was vaudeville dancer Florence McFadden and her brother was
Jack Haley Jr., the man behind the "That's Entertainment!" films at MGM who
produced or directed several Academy Awards telecasts.
She was married to composer, director
and producer Buddy Bregman and Dr. William Parnassus, with whom she remained
until his death four years ago.
Haley appeared in several films in the 1950s before becoming a full-time
mother, and she was involved in several charities along with her friend,
actress Betty White.
In addition to Bernie Bregman, survivors include children Barry Bregman and
Adrienne Becker and grandson Adam Bregman.
Gloria Haley Parnassus, the daughter of "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man Jack Haley,
died May 1 at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. She was 87.
Haley's mother was vaudeville dancer Florence McFadden and her brother was
Jack Haley Jr., the man behind the "That's Entertainment!" films at MGM who
produced or directed several Academy Awards telecasts.
She was married to composer, director
and producer Buddy Bregman and Dr. William Parnassus, with whom she remained
until his death four years ago.
Haley appeared in several films in the 1950s before becoming a full-time
mother, and she was involved in several charities along with her friend,
actress Betty White.
In addition to Bernie Bregman, survivors include children Barry Bregman and
Adrienne Becker and grandson Adam Bregman.
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