Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee (January 9, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.

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Gypsy Rose Lee
Alias (AKA)Hovick Rose Louise
Birth dateJanuary 08, 1911
Birth nameRose Louise Hovick (or possibly Ellen June Hovick see text)
Birth place
Seattle , Washington (state)
cause of death
Lung cancer
Date of deathApril 26, 1970
Place of death
Los Angeles
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