Irma P Hall, star of Soul Food and The Ladykillers, dies at 91
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Irma P Hall, the Dallas teacher who became a film star in later life, has died at 91. Her family said she died on Tuesday in Dallas; no cause was given. She won an NAACP Image Award as Big Mama Joseph in Soul Food and starred opposite Tom Hanks in the Coen brothers' The Ladykillers.
Which Irma P Hall role will you remember her for?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 89 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: Statement from her family.
The films
- Soul Food (1997): Spore Score 76, The Pros 77 vs The Punters 72
- The Ladykillers (2004): Spore Score 59, The Pros 61 vs The Punters 55
Sources
- Deadline: Irma P. Hall Dead: 'Soul Food' Actor Was 91 (11 November 2026)
- AP News: Irma P. Hall, 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers' actor who found fame at 60, dies at 91 (11 November 2026)
- The Guardian: Veteran actor Irma P Hall, star of The Ladykillers, dies aged 91 (11 November 2026)
- Variety: Irma P. Hall Dead: 'Soul Food' Actress was 91 (11 November 2026)
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