Melba Rae Toombs, known professionally as Melba Rae (1921 or 1922[1] in Willard, Utah – December 29, 1971 in Manhattan) was an American soap opera actress.
Melba Rae | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1921 or 1922 |
| Died | December 29, 1971, aged 49 Manhattan, New York City |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Gilbert Shawn (1955-1971) |
Career
editRae acted in early daytime television, playing the wife of the couple next door on Search for Tomorrow for 20 years — from its inception in 1951 until her untimely death of a cerebral hemorrhage at New York Hospital. Her character, Marge Bergman, was best friends with the main character of the series, Joanne (played by Mary Stuart).
Personal life
editRae, a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[2] was married to Gilbert Shawn from September 2, 1955, until her death. The couple had a son and daughter. Their son, Eric Shawn, became a reporter for Fox News Channel. Gilbert Shawn moved to Orlando, Florida later in life, where he died at the age of 84.[3]
Death
editOn December 29, 1971, Rae died of a cerebral hemorrhage at New York Hospital in New York City, aged 49.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Melba Rae Is Dead at 49; Starred in Serial on C. B. S." The New York Times. January 1, 1972. p. 22. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Biographies: Latter-day Saint and/Or Utah Film Personalities: R".
- ^ Shawn, Gilbert S. 2005-10-16
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