After her cancer diagnosis in 1994, she went into remission the next year and was able to perform for a time in Vegas, but the illness returned.
Her spectacular legs measured a full 39".
In 1981 she was singing "Fever" at the Las Vegas Hilton when a fire broke out causing eight fatalities before the inferno could be contained
In September 1987, she was mauled by an 80-pound leopard while rehearsing for the show Circus of the Stars #12 (1987) (TV). She required five stitches. A few months later, she was mauled by the same animal while preparing to go on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) to promote the broadcast of the "Circus" episode. This time, she required 30-40 stitches to reaattach part of her left ear.
Measurements: 34B-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Mother, with John McCook, of son Seth McCook.
Performed at John F. Kennedy's inaugural gala, organized by 'Frank Sinatra, in 1961.
Was a second cousin of actor Peter Prowse (1924-76).
Was the guest star on the very first "The Muppet Show" (1976).