March 28, 1987 saw the death, at age 82, of one Maria von Trapp, who was the inspiration behind what Rogers and Hammerstein musical?
Maria von Trapp in Umhausen. Maria von Trapp died of heart failure on 28 March 1987 at 82 in Morrisville, Vermont, three days following surgery. She is interred in the family cemetery at the lodge, along with her husband and five of her step-children. The family has won the following awards: Maria von Trapp's book, "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers", published in 1949, was a best-seller. It was made into two successful German / Austrian films: The book was then adapted into "The Sound of Music", a 1959 Broadway musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel. It
Maria von Trapp don't, I just know I'll turn back." Maria von Trapp sang "Edelweiss" with Andrews on "The Julie Andrews Hour " in 1973. In 1991, a 40 episode anime series, titled "Trapp Family Story" aired in Japan, her character referred to by her maiden name (Maria Kutschera), voiced by Masako Katsuki. She was portrayed in the 2015 film "" by Yvonne Catterfeld. Maria von Trapp Maria Augusta von Trapp DHS (née Kutschera; 26 January 1905–28 March 1987), also known as Baroness von Trapp, was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers. She wrote "The Story of the Trapp Family