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Husband of Billie Hayes? Children, Net Worth, Married Age, and Career

Husband of Billie Hayes? Children, Net Worth, Married Age, and Career

Facts of Billie Hayes

Full Name:Billie Hayes
Birth Date:August 5, 1924
Age:99 years
Death Date:April 29, 2021
Gender:Female
Profession:Actress
Country:United States
Horoscope:Leo
Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57m)
HusbandRobert Hayes
Net Worth$1 million to $5 million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlonde
Birth PlaceDu Quoin, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
ReligionJudaist
FatherCharles Brosch
MotherMarie (Armstrong) Brosch
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American television, film, and stage actress Billie Hayes was famous for playing the iconic character of Witchiepoo and Lil’ Abner’s Mammy Yokum in the classic series H.R. Pufnstuf. 

When was Billie Hayes born?

Billie Hayes was born on August 5, 1924, in Du Quoin, Illinois in the United States of America. Her full birth name was Billie Armstrong Brosch. By nationality, she used to hold American citizenship and was of a mixed ethnic background. Charles Brosch was the name of her father who was from Germany.

Her father was a coal miner who headed the local miners’ union. Marie (Armstrong) Brosch was the name of her mother. Since her childhood days, she was very interested in acting. Also, she used to participate in many competitions. Similarly, the actress Billie was of Judaist religion.

 Late Billie Hayes in a frame
Caption: Late Billie in a frame (Photo: Wikipedia)

Her dream was to work in the entertainment industry as a famous actress. Likewise, her both father and mother also support her to fulfill her dream. When she was at the age of nine Billie was already working in local theatres as a tap dancer. Her one step towards her dream was fulfilled.

Who was the Husband of Billie Hayes?

Billie was a happily married woman. She got married to her long-term boyfriend Robert Hayes. But after some time of their marriage, it was later revealed that Billie Hayes’s sexuality was lesbian. From the marriage with Robert, the couple became the parents of four children.

Late Billie Hayes posing for a photo with her husband
Caption: Late Billie posing for a photo with her husband (Photo: Billie Hayes Witchiepoo)

The name of their children is not disclosed till now. But the reports say that Billie’s kids are devasted by her death. The couple used to live happily with each other. Also, they used to spend quality time with each other when they were free.

Is Billie Hayes still Alive?

Billie took her last breath on April 29, 2021, in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. She died at the age of 96. The cause of her death was natural. On the day of her death, Twitter was flooded with heartfelt condolences after the news came out.

 Late Billie Hayes posing for a photo
Caption: Late Billie posing for a photo (Photo: Billboard)

“I’m now allowed to speak it My most beloved friend of 35 + years Billie Hayes passed Weds. morn at 2:30 am. There was never one like her nor will there ever be one like her again. She was a huge part of life.”

This was told by her very close friend Charlie Adler. Billie is buried in the Pocahontas Cemetery which is located at Pocahontas, Walker County, Alabama, USA.

What was the Net Worth of Billie Hayes?

Billie had a whopping amount of net worth. She used to collect a hefty sum of money from the entertainment field. As per some sources, her net worth was estimated to be in the range of around $1 million to $5 million at the time of her death. Since her childhood days, he used earned a good sum of money from her career.

How tall was Billie Hayes?

Billie stood at the height of 5 feet 2 inches tall or 62 inches. Similarly, her total body weight was 56 kg. She had got a beautiful pair of black color eyes with blonde color hair.

Professional Career of Billie Hayes

  • Billie Hayes began her career journey in the entertainment field as an actress.
  • She rose to popularity for her comic portrayal of Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on NBC’s Sid and Marty Krofft television series H.R. Pufnstuf.
  • She has also played in many television series after that.

    Late Billie Hayes posing for a photo
    Caption: Late Billie Hayes posing for a photo (Photo: Report Door)
  • In the year 1959 Hayes played Mammy Pansy Yokum in the Li’l Abner Broadway musical.
  • The film was the version, and a 1971 television special.
  • After that Billie toured with the national company of Hello, Dolly! starring Betty Grable in the year 1966.
  • Then she was seen in the television series “Murder and She Wrote.
  • In the years 1981 and 1985, Billie made her opera in the General Hospital as Robert Scorpio’s mentor O’Reilly.

FAQ of Billie Hayes

Why was Billie Hayes famous?

Billie was famous for playing the iconic character of Witchiepoo and Lil’ Abner’s Mammy Yokum in the classic series H.R. Pufnstuf.

What was the nationality of Billie Hayes?

Billie held American by nationality.

What was the ethnicity of Billie Hayes?

Billie belonged to white ethnic background.