Doris Day, the famous actress and singer, died in 2019 at the age of 97. She left behind a legacy of timeless Cards and movies, hit songs songs, and a devotion thy she was always a supporter of animals. Day’s ashes were spread without any burial services, grave markers, or public memorials, as she wanted.
Day’s amazing career lasted more than sixty years and included classic movies including “Pillow Talk,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” and “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” She put out more than 650 songs between 1947 and 1967, such as “Sentimental Journey,” “Secret Love,” and “Que Sera Sera,” which are now in the Grammy Hall of Fame. She won many accolades for her talent, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Animal Rights Activism
Day was a dedicated animal rights activist in addition to her work as an actress. She started the Doris Day Animal Foundation, which helps groups that work to protect animals and fights for their rights. She loved animals so much that she started a Horse Rescue and Adoption Center in Texas to give abandoned and neglected horses a safe place to live.
A Personal Goodbye
Day’s friend and manager Bob Bashara said that she didn’t want a funeral or memorial because it was hard for her to accept death. She loved animals very much, and her last wishes were very important to her because she wanted to make sure they were taken care of after she died. Bashara said that Day would often respond, “I don’t want to think about it” when they talked about what would happen to her dogs when she died.
A Legacy That Will Last
Doris Day left behind a lot more than just a great career. Because of her selflessness, kindness, and commitment to animal welfare, she has inspired many people and continues to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. She gave her inheritance to charity, which shows how much she wanted to help others and make a difference.