https://www.cnet.com/news/carol-channing-dies-at-97-one-of-a-kind-inspiration-to-us-all/

Channing is best known for originating the lead role of Dolly Gallagher Levi in the Broadway production of Hello Dolly, which began in 1964. She went on to play Dolly 5,000 more times on Broadway and in various traveling productions.

The current Hello Dolly touring company released a statement on Tuesday. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of the one and only Carol Channing," it read. "She was a 'Dolly' for the ages, and a true icon of the American theater. Betty Buckley and the cast will dedicate tonight's performance in San Diego to her memory."