Dolores Hope (born May 27, 1909) is a singer, philanthropist and the widow of legendary actor Bob Hope. May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Bob Hope, KBE (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003), born Leslie Townes Hope, was an English-Born American entertainer who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio and television, in movies, and in performing tours for U.S. Military personnel, well known for his good natured humor and career longevity. ...

She was born Dolores DeFina on May 27, 1909 in New York City and raised in the Bronx. She is of Italian and Irish descent. May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham, NYC, City That Never Sleeps, The Concrete Jungle, The City So Nice They Named It Twice Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1676 Government  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of United States. ...

During the 1930s, Dolores began her professional singing career, and changed her name to Dolores Reade upon the advice of her agent. In 1933, after appearing at the Vogue Club, a Manhattan nightclub, Dolores was introduced to Bob Hope. The couple were married in 1934 and later adopted four children: Eleanora, Anthony, Linda and Kelly. The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... Bob Hope, KBE (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003), born Leslie Townes Hope, was an English-Born American entertainer who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio and television, in movies, and in performing tours for U.S. Military personnel, well known for his good natured humor and career longevity. ...

In the 1940s, Dolores began helping Bob on his tours etertaining U.S. troops overseas and she would continue to do so for over 50 years. In 1990, she was the only female entertainer allowed to perform in Saudi Arabia.

Dolores has received several notable honors during her lifetime, including:

• A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to live theatre.
• A street named after her in the Bronx
• A permanent installation of the Tree Peony Collection bearing her name.
• 7 Honorary Doctorates
• The President's Medal from Loyola College in Baltimore.
• The Outstanding Catholic Laywoman Award from St. Louis University
• The Elizabeth Seton Medal Award from Seton Hall College

On May 29, 2003, Dolores was at her husband's side as he celebrated his 100th birthday. Unfortunately, her husband's health declined quickly, and he passed away just a few weeks later on July 27th.[1] A band plays on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of United States. ... Loyola University, Loyola College, Loyola School, and Loyola Academy Several educational institutions carry the name of Loyola, in honor of St. ... Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. ... Seton Hall University is a Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey. ... May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 29 is my favourite colour!!!!!!!! Events Romans captured Sofia. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Events The Emperor Tiberius retires to Capri, leaving the praetorian prefect Sejanus in charge of both Rome and the Empire. ...

Bob and Dolores were married for 69 years, which remains one of the longest-high profile marriages in Hollywood history. ...

Dolores was hit with more devastating news a year later, when on June 28, 2004, her adopted son Anthony died at the age of 63. June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with a length of 30 days. ... For other uses, see number 28. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Always the optimistist, Dolores has bounced back and has remained as active as possible. On May 27, 2007, she will turn 98 years old and is reportedly in good health. May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Events The Emperor Tiberius retires to Capri, leaving the praetorian prefect Sejanus in charge of both Rome and the Empire. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ...

External links

• Dolores Hope at the Internet Movie Database
• Dolores Hope's biography at Bob Hope's website