Molly Shannon’s tragedy and perseverance in ‘Hello, Molly!’
By MAE ANDERSON
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Molly Shannon made a name for herself as a standout performer on “Saturday Night Live” with memorable characters including the hyperactive schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher. But before the professional successes, Shannon had to overcome an enormous tragedy, she details in her new memoir. When she was just 4, her whole family was involved in a horrendous car accident that killed her mother, younger sister and cousin. The AP’s Mae Anderson says “Hello, Molly!” paints a portrait of a resilient spirit persevering through tragedy and the cutthroat world of fame to build a fulfilling life for herself.
