Mitzi Gaynor, known for her iconic role as Nellie Forbush in the classic 1958 film “South Pacific,” died Thursday in Los Angeles. She was 93.

Gaynor died of natural causes, the actress’s longtime managers, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.

“As we celebrate her legacy, we extend our gratitude to her friends and fans and the countless audiences she entertained throughout her long life,” a statement said. “Your love, support and appreciation meant so much to her and were a supportive gift in her life.”

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Mitzi Gaynor died of natural causes, according to her longtime managers. (Getty Images)

Gaynor’s career in Hollywood lasted eight decades as the entertainer appeared on television, in films and performed on stage. Some of her films included “We’re Not Married!” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” but Gaynor was best known for her role on “South Pacific.”

She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, while the screenplay version of “South Pacific” received three Oscar nominations and won the Academy Award for Best Sound.

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Mitzi Gaynor enjoys a donut in her dressing room, circa 1960. (Getty Images)

After the success of ‘South Pacific’, Gaynor moved to television with roles in ‘Here Comes Donald’ and ‘The Jack Benny Hour’.

In 1959, Gaynor became the first woman to guest star with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Jimmy Durante on “The Frank Sinatra Timex Show.”

Mitzi Gaynor performs with Jimmy Durante, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra on October 15, 1959. (Getty Images)

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Mitzi Gaynor plays Rita Hayworth in “Long Ago and Far Away” during an hour-long NBC special titled “Mitzi” circa July 1968. (Getty Images)

Before the end of her career, Gaynor reinvented herself as a stage performer. At one point, she was the highest-paid female entertainer in Las Vegas. Gaynor took her theater performance on tour through the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia.

“I love touring; I’ve done it a lot of my life,” Gaynor said in a 2003 interview. “We go back to the same places; it’s like visiting friends. After the show, people come backstage to the dressing room and renew friendships. We send out almost 3,000 Christmas cards every year.”

Gaynor’s husband and manager, Jack Bean, helped her launch her stage performing career. The two married in 1954. The couple had no children and Bean died in 2006.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.