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Gypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose Lee Gypsy Rose Lee American burlesque performer, actress and writer (1911–1970) 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, Gypsy: A Memoir, was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy. Quick facts Born, Died ... Gypsy Rose Lee Lee in 1956 Born Rose Louise Hovick (1911-01-08)January 8, 1911 Seattle, Washington, U.S. Died April 26, 1970(1970-04-26) (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Resting place Inglewood Park Cemetery Occupations Actress writer vedette dancer entertainer stripper Years active 1928–1970 Height 5' 6 1/2" Spouses Robert Mizzy (m. 1937; div. 1941) Alexander Kirkland … (Source: Wikipedia)
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