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Entertainment · October 25, 2026

Peggy King, ‘George Gobel Show’ Actress and Singer of the ’50s, Dies at 96

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Peggy King, a prominent singer and actress of the 1950s known as "Pretty Perky Peggy King," died on Sunday at the age of 96. Her publicist, Alan Eicher, confirmed she passed away at the Saunders House Assisted Living facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. King was best known for her regular appearances on The George Gobel Show from 1954 to 1957, which earned her a 1955 Emmy nomination. Her career spanned television, film, and recording, including a cameo in the 1952 film The Bad and the Beautiful and performances on variety programs like American Bandstand and The Tonight Show.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Peggy King died on Sunday at the age of 96.
  • The cause of death was related to a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Her death was announced or confirmed by her publicist, Alan Eicher.
  • She was a regular on The George Gobel Show from 1954 to 1957.
  • George Gobel gave her the nickname 'Pretty Perky Peggy King'.
  • She appeared in the 1952 film The Bad and the Beautiful.
  • She appeared on programs such as American Bandstand and The Steve Allen Show.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Daily Beast reports King was born on February 16, 1930, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Floyd Henry King and Margaret Finan.
  • Variety and The Hollywood Reporter specify the location of death as the Saunders House Assisted Living facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
  • Variety and The Hollywood Reporter note she co-hosted the Emmy Awards in 1958.
  • The Daily Beast reports she is survived by her daughter, Suzy Rudofker, and son-in-law, Dwain Goforth.
  • The Daily Beast claims she was one of the first celebrities to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Variety notes she performed 'Count Your Blessings' at the 1955 Academy Awards.
  • The Hollywood Reporter mentions guest appearances on Maverick and Dragnet.

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