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1950s singer and 'Gong Show' panelist Jaye P. Morgan dies at 94
The performer had hit pop records in the 1950s and later became known for her uninhibited television appearances.
The short version
- Jaye P. Morgan, a prominent pop singer of the 1950s who later gained fame as a bold television personality, died Monday at age 94.
- Morgan achieved musical success with songs like "That's All I Want From You" before making frequent appearances on 'The Tonight Show' and serving as a judge on 'The Gong Show.'
- Her family announced her death in Castle Rock, Washington; she is survived by her son, Paul.
Key facts
- Jaye P. Morgan died on Monday at the age of 94 in Castle Rock, Washington, as announced by her family.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Morgan scored several top pop hits in 1955, including "That's All I Want From You" and "The Longest Walk."[The Hollywood Reporter]
- She was a regular guest on 'The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson' and served as a panelist on Chuck Barris's 'The Gong Show' during the 1970s.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- She was removed from 'The Gong Show' after exposing her breasts on air during a taped segment.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Born Mary Margaret Morgan in Mancos, Colorado, in 1931, she began performing in vaudeville with her family at age 3.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Jaye P. Morgan, Singer and Bawdy ‘Gong Show’ Panelist, Dies at 94The Hollywood Reporter metered