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

Irma P. Hall, who portrayed “Big Mama Jo” in the 1997 film Soul Food and, that same year, the memorable character of “root doctor” Minerva in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, died Tuesday, November 10, in Dallas. She was 91. Her death was announced by family. Although a cause was not specifi

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