Gypsy Rose Lee’s Death – Cause and Date

The stage actress Gypsy Rose died at the age of 56. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

American burlesque dancer, actress, and writer whose famous memoir was adapted into the Broadway musical Gypsy. Her mystery novel, The G-String Murders, served as the basis for the Barbara Stanwyck film Lady of Burlesque.

She was born to Rose Thompson Hovick and John Hovick. Her actress sister went by the stage name of June Havoc. She was married three times and had one child, Erik. 

Quotes

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“I wrote it three times – with a Thesaurus.” (Gypsy Rose Lee)

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“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing slowly… very slowly.” (Gypsy Rose Lee)

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“Praying is like a rocking chair – it’ll give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.” (Gypsy Rose Lee)

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“I have everything I had 20 years ago, only it’s all a little lower.” (Gypsy Rose Lee)

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“God is love, but get it in writing.” (Gypsy Rose Lee)