Although getting out and about became very painful for her, she frequently traveled to veterans' hospitals during World War II to entertain wounded soldiers.
Known most of her career as an actress with a rather generous figure; when she made her stage debut in "The Pearl of Pekin" on 23 October 1889, she was described as tall and sylph.
After divorcing theatrical manager, Charles A. Goettler, she described herself as "the only Irish actress with a Spanish name and a German husband.".
Was famous for her generosity toward her less-fortunate associates.
She retired to a convent, teaching drama at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Flintridge, California, to which she bequeathed her fortune.
Afflicted with arthritis the year after she retired.
Remembered for the song "No Wedding Bells for Me".