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Maureen Potter (born in 1925 in Dublin, Irish Free State) was an acclaimed Irish singer, actress, comedienne and performer.

Educated at St. Mary's, Fairview, North Dublin, Maria Philomena Potter had a long career in the Irish theatre, mainly as a comedienne, but also as a straight actress.

She starred in roles including Maisie Madigan in Juno and the Paycock
among many others. While still a teenager, she toured abroad before World War II as a singer and dancer with Jack Haylton (aka Jack Hylton) and his orchestra.

She reportedly presented Adolf Hitler with a bouquet of flowers while on tour in Germany (see http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2091-1432240,00.html).

She first appeared professionally with Jimmy O'Dea in pantomime and appeared frequently on television and in cabaret.

In 1984 she was conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin, and was later awarded an honorary degree from Trinity College, Dublin.

She died in Clontarf in her native Dublin on 7 April, 2004, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Jack, and her sons, John and Hugh.

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