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The Bay Street Theater on Long Island has posted an obituary for Christopher on its website. The New York Times has reported she died Thursday in New York City.
The Welsh-born Christopher was Sybil Burton when Richard Burton, her first husband, left her for Taylor, in 1963.
She left California for New York where she opened a nightclub in 1965 with backing from famous friends like Julie Andrews and Leonard Bernstein.
The club, called Arthur, became a celebrity hangout and turned Christopher into a post-divorce success story.
She married Jordan Christopher, the lead singer of the club's house band, in 1966.
Christopher founded the Bay Street Theater in 1991 with two partners and was its artistic director for 22 years.
She is survived by three daughters, including actress Kate Burton.
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49 Entries
March 10, 2020
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of sybil Christopher she was a co founder may the God of tender mercies grant her
Paula B.
March 7, 2016
I hope and pray the family will use those beautiful memories she left behind to ease their lost of Ms Christopher.
Harry Simpson
March 7, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
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John Shepard
March 24, 2013
John Shepard
March 20, 2013
sorry for the loss,may God bring you peace and comfort.....
Virginia Cundari-Falcone
March 18, 2013
Rest in peace, dear Lady Sybil. I have always admired your strength and courage to go forward in your life after your divorce from your first husband, Richard Burton. I know you loved him so, but your courage and strength never went unnoticed.
Sincerely, Virginia
March 15, 2013
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. " Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)
March 15, 2013
I am so sorry for your mom's passing. She is now in Heaven having shows for God's Angels. I feel like I know you, as reading so much about you in the 1960's. Sandra Slater, Louisville Ky
A B
March 15, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope. 2 Corth 1:3
Erica Broadway
March 14, 2013
It is comforting to know that Jesus, the Ruler of God's Kingdom, is called the “Prince of Peace,” and he will ensure that “to peace there will be no end.”—Isaiah 9:6, 7.
Emma Jean
March 14, 2013
To the Family of Sybil,
"May God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord show you his kindness and mercy and give you great peace of heart and mind."( 1 Timothy 1:2) The Living Bible (Paraphrased)
Sorry for your loss.
K S
March 14, 2013
Condolences to the Christopher Family and Kate Burton.
March 14, 2013
I'm really sorry for your loss,and hope you find some comfort knowning that, Jehovah is near that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
~ Brenda,LV
March 14, 2013
sympathy to family and friends and comfort.Eccl.9:11.
Rosie
March 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
C. W.
March 13, 2013
Rest in peace.
March 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Rest assured that Sybil is resting in the memory of our Heavenly Father. He will never forget the acts of kindness and love that Sybil extended in the behalf of others. May our Heavenly Father guard your hearts and grant you comfort and peace during your bereavement. Phillipians 4:7.
e m
March 13, 2013
May god be with you in your time of sorrow god be with you also god bless you
Victoria&Andrew VZj
March 13, 2013
With love in serene thought'
Our condolences to the Christopher family and many other olfriends
'UniQue show Classic Venue in the Talent of movie Icon Legends..as well as Richard
~Spiritual in our love in thought and prayer~
rip`Sybil Christopher ~*~
An Admirer
March 13, 2013
Miss Sybil - I was just thinking about you last week and what a remarkable woman you are. What a loss your passing is to this world; you leave a huge void. I can only imagine what you will accomplish in your next chapter.
P.S. They are correct, beautiful Kate certainly does look much like you!
Chad Laurence
March 13, 2013
It is with great sadness and sympathy to all the family that I write this. Those wonderful days at Arthur when we were all young have never been forgotten. Rest in Peace, dear Syb. Lovingly, Chad and Molly.
March 13, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Christopher family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Chanell
March 13, 2013
May you find comfort in knowing that "the prayer of the righteous ones he (God) hears." (Proverbs 15:29) By approaching him in prayer, you receive comfort and peace that excels all thought during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,
Bonita Olmer
March 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Kate, you look so much like your Mom. God Bless you.
Patti R
March 13, 2013
To the family of Sybil,
My heart goes out to you all at this time of sorrow. I met Sybil many years ago in NYC. What a nice lady. I was saddened to hear of her passing.
March 13, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
john earle w.
March 13, 2013
Sweet Jesus, please provide comfort and strength for her family and close friends.Oh Lord, hear my prayer.
hyde
March 13, 2013
To the children of Mrs. Christopher and the rest of the family and friends you have my deepest sympathy for your great loss. May the God who gives comfort to all comfort you at this sad time. 2 Cornt. 1:4
March 13, 2013
What a remarkable woman,she was a survival.May the God of tender mercies grant this family peace.(Eph.1:2)
Barb M.(NO)
T W
March 13, 2013
To the friends and family may you find strength and comfort from our Heavenly Father
J
March 13, 2013
My condolence to the family of sybil.
Anna hendon
March 13, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you and your family in your time of grief. My prayers go out to you and your family.
March 13, 2013
RIP. Prayers to you and your family.
Callie W
March 13, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss of Sybil. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of grief. My prayers go out to you and your family.
If you wish to contact me please do. I can be reached at: [email protected]
Sheila Smith
March 12, 2013
May you be at Peace.
March 12, 2013
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one Romans Chapter 15:4 help us to appreciate that if we continue to endure God will give us the comfort we need.
Barbara Allen
March 12, 2013
My sincere condolencs to the family of Sybil Christopher.
RIP Sybil
Nora Marion
March 12, 2013
I hope you found eternal peace now.
Carmen Woods
March 12, 2013
My condolences to the family of Sybil may knowing that Death is temporary bring comfort and strengthen each of you thru this difficult time.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 12, 2013
rip
Stacy
March 12, 2013
All the best to Sybil's family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
B Lucas
March 12, 2013
My sincere condolence for the loss of Sybil your dear loved one. May your fond thoughts bring back good memories. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you show. [email protected]
Mary Jo Biggs-Battilana
March 12, 2013
A woman who showed what she was made of. May she rest in Peace.
Hart
March 12, 2013
Our condolences to Ms. Christopher's family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May our Heavenly Father, the God of tender mercies and comfort be with you. With deep sympathy,
March 12, 2013
In GOD eyes, Sybil is precious in God s eyes...he promises us a paradise on earth. A life a free of pain. And death
Floyd
March 12, 2013
Sorry to learn of the death of your loved one. Please accept my condolences. May God give you peace.1 Corinthians 15:21,22
March 12, 2013
Sorry for your loss , may you find comfort and hope in our loving Heavenly Father and his word...CI
Sheila Ashton
March 12, 2013
My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
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