What ever happened to Lola Falana?

What ever happened to Lola Falana?

In 1987, Falana was struck with multiple sclerosis. The disease paralyzed the left side of her body, partially blinded her and temporarily impaired her voice and her hearing. She was forced to cancel all Las Vegas concerts and began her recovery for the next year and a half.

What religion is Lola Falana?

Roman Catholicism
Lola Falana attributes her recovery to a spiritual experience which she described as “Being able to feel the presence of the Lord.” Falana converted to Roman Catholicism in 1988 and worked her newly found spirituality into her daily life.

How old is Lola Falana now?

79 years (September 11, 1942)
Lola Falana/Age

How tall is Lola Falana?

5′ 5″
Lola Falana/Height

Does Lola Falana have multiple sclerosis?

Nightclub performer Lola Falana has sung and danced all her teen-age and adult life. In 1975, she was nominated for a Tony award for her performance in the Broadway musical “Doctor Jazz.” Two years ago, at the age of 45, Falana was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disease of the central nervous system.

Who is Lola Falana married to?

Feliciano Vierra Tavares, Jr.m. 1971–1975
Lola Falana/Spouse

Where was Lola Falana born?

Camden, NJ
Lola Falana/Place of birth

Does Lola Falana have MS?

Who is Lola Falana and what does she do?

Lola Falana is a poet and also a motivational speaker. She devotes most of her time to the practice of her faith and religion, Roman Catholicism. Former Las Vegas entertainer Lola Falana says that her memories of that birthday actually begin on September 10th.

Where did Lola Falana live in New Jersey?

Lola was born in Camden, New Jersey, on 11 September 1942 to a middle-class family. She was the third of the six children of Bennett Falana, a welder by profession, and Cleo Falana, a seamstress.

When was Lola Falana discovered by Sammy Davis Jr?

Discovered by Sammy Davis Jr. after appearing in his Broadway show Golden Boyin 1964, the two had an on again/off again fling, leading to a record contract for Lola with Reprise Records and several film roles both in Hollywood and in Italy.

When was Lola Falana diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?

Not long after the show canceled, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This also happened in 1987. I seem to remember hearing that one day Lola woke up, but for some unknown reason, she couldn’t stand up.