Irma P. Hall, actor known for Soul Food and The Ladykillers, dies at 91

Irma P. Hall, the actor recognized for her roles in the film Soul Food and The Ladykillers, died at the age of 91, WAPT reported.

According to abc11.com, Hall was known for portraying matriarchal characters, including Big Mama in the 1997 film Soul Food, a role that earned her an NAACP Image Award and led to a television series adaptation.

She also received a Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize for her role as Marva Munson in the 2004 Coen brothers' comedy The Ladykillers, as noted by abc11.com.

Hall's acting career gained prominence later in life, with a major role at age 60 in A Family Thing, which brought her wider attention after years of stage and smaller screen work, abc11.com detailed.

Before acting, Hall was a teacher of English and foreign languages in Dallas public schools for over two decades, according to abc11.com.

Her family announced her death on Wednesday in Dallas, with no cause provided, abc11.com reported.

Ketv.com also confirmed her passing and recognized her contributions to film and television.