Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper, actress, author, playwright and vedette famous for her striptease act. Her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy.
Gypsy Rose Lee | |
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Lee in 1956 | |
| Born | Rose Louise Hovick January 8, 1911 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1970 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1928–1970 |
| Spouses | Robert Mizzy
(m. 1937; div. 1941) |
| Children | 1 Erik Lee Preminger |
| Parent(s) | John Olaf Hovick Rose Thompson Hovick |
| Relatives | June Havoc (sister) |
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