Mary Alice

Mary Alice Smith (December 3, 1936 – July 27, 2022), also known as Mary Alice, was an American actress. Alice was known for her roles as Leticia "Lettie" Bostic on the NBC sitcom "A Different World" and Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama "Sparkle". Alice won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the 1987 production of August Wilson's "Fences". She also won an Emmy Award in 1993. Alice also played the Oracle in "The Matrix Revolutions".
Alice died on July 27, 2022 at her home in New York City.