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Melba Rae Toombs, known professionally as Melba Rae (1921/1922[1] in Willard, Utah – December 29, 1971 in Manhattan) was an American soap opera actress.

Melba Rae
Born1921/1922
DiedDecember 29, 1971(1971-12-29) (aged 54)
Manhattan, New York City
OccupationActress
SpouseGilbert Shawn (1955-1971)

Career


Rae 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


Rae, 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


On December 29, 1971, Rae died of a cerebral hemorrhage at New York Hospital in New York City, aged 49.[1]


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