Person in history
Jayne Meadows
Jayne Meadows, American actress (born 1919)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2015 · April 26
Their story
Who they were
Jayne Meadows was an American stage, film and television actress, as well as an author and lecturer. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards during her career and was the wife of original Tonight Show host Steve Allen. She was the elder sister of actress, banker, and memoirist Audrey Meadows.
Why this date
Jayne Meadows appears on our April 26 calendar for 2015 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Jayne Meadows
When did Jayne Meadows die?
April 26 2015.
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