- 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".
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