Singer Peggy King dies at 96, publicist says
Her publicist says the performer, known for The George Gobel Show in the 1950s, died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Her publicist says the performer, known for The George Gobel Show in the 1950s, died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Singer and television performer Peggy King died on 25 October at 96 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, her publicist Alan Eicher said in an announcement cited by The Hollywood Reporter. She died at Saunders House assisted living facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Variety said, citing Eicher’s confirmation of her death.
King rose to prominence in the 1950s and was best known for her appearances on The George Gobel Show from 1954 to 1957.
Variety described King’s 1955 Emmy recognition for best female singer as a nomination, rather than a win.
Her television career extended across the decade’s variety programmes, including The Bob Hope Show, American Bandstand, The Steve Allen Show, The Jack Benny Program and The Perry Como Show. She also took guest acting roles in Maverick and Dragnet.
Columbia Records executive Mitch Miller signed King to a long-term contract. She released Wish Upon a Star and Girl Meets Boy, both described by The Hollywood Reporter as best-selling albums.
King performed “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” at the 1955 Academy Awards and co-hosted the Emmy Awards in 1958.
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