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Doris Day was an American actress, singer, and animal welfare activist whose career spanned nearly five decades. She was known for her wholesome screen presence and iconic voice, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.

Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff was born on April 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She showed early talent in dance and music, but a car accident at the age of 15 redirected her focus to singing, which eventually led to her successful career in show business.

Doris Day's personal life included four marriages, each ending in divorce. She had one son, Terry Melcher, who became a successful music producer. Day was also known for her deep love of animals, founding the Doris Day Animal Foundation in 1978.

Doris Day's professional career began as a big band singer in the 1940s, leading to her breakthrough in films during the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in hits like "Pillow Talk" and "Calamity Jane," and recorded many popular songs including "Que Sera, Sera."

Doris Day received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also a box-office star, ranking as the number one female box-office star in the early 1960s.

Despite her wholesome public image, Doris Day faced personal and financial struggles, including a highly publicized lawsuit against her third husband and business manager, Martin Melcher, for mismanaging her finances.

Beyond her entertainment career, Doris Day was a passionate animal welfare activist. She founded the Doris Day Animal Foundation and the Doris Day Animal League, both of which work to protect animals and promote humane treatment practices.