Dorothy Kirsten
Biography
Dorothy Kirsten was a renowned American operatic soprano who broke barriers in the entertainment industry. She holds two notable distinctions: becoming the first opera singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera for 30 consecutive years and appearing on the cover of Life magazine. A dedicated philanthropist, Kirsten co-founded the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation, honoring her late husband, a doctor who passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 1989.