Famous actresses died as a result of Cardiac surgery

Here are 1 famous actresses from the world died in Cardiac surgery:

Hadda Brooks

Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 Los Angeles-November 21, 2002 Los Angeles) also known as Hattie L. Hapgood, Queen of the Boogie or Hadda Hapgood was an American pianist, composer, singer and actor.

Brooks was one of the first ever African-American women to own her own music label, Modern Records, which became a successful outlet for rhythm and blues artists in the 1950s. She was also recognized as a highly skilled pianist, and her boogie-woogie style of playing the piano earned her fame as the "Queen of Boogie." Brooks began her career performing in small clubs in Los Angeles and quickly gained a loyal following. She went on to perform in venues around the world, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. In addition to her music career, Brooks also acted in several films, including "Out of the Blue" and "Killer Diller." She continued to perform and record music throughout her life until her passing in 2002.

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