Gay Dawn nickname(s):
Gay Dawn Tamplin
Gay Dawn date of birth:
February 9, 1923
How old was Gay Dawn when died?
75
Where was Gay Dawn born?
Oregon, USA
When did Gay Dawn die?
October 6, 1998
Where did Gay Dawn die?
Juneau, Alaska
What is Gay Dawn's occupation?
Burlesque Feature Dancer
Who is Gay Dawn's father?
John Beck
Gay Dawn family:
Gayleen Hays (daughter) (author), Laurel Koser (daughter)
Short Biography
Obituary Posted: Mon., Dec. 7, 1998, 11:00pm PTGay DawnBy VARIETY STAFFGay Dawn, a burlesque feature dancer during the 1950s and '60s, died Oct. 6 at her home in Juneau, Alaska, of pancreatic cancer. She was 75.Dawn was the first opening feature for the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and performed for many years in the Los Angeles area at the El Rancho and the Body Shop.She made a movie, "Everybody's Girl" (1950), which played for several years after she retired at the age of 48.She is survived by her daughter and granddaughter.Contact Variety Staff at [email protected]