Pop icon Jane Morgan passes away at 101 years old
Jane Morgan, a renowned singer and actress, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101 in Naples, Florida. Her family announced her passing to U.S. media.
Morgan's career highlights include significant international successes, numerous television appearances, and notable collaborations. She initially gained fame in France in the late 1940s after being invited to Paris by a promoter; French songwriters like Charles Trenet wrote songs specially for her, and she even had her own weekly TV show there.
Returning to the U.S. in the mid-1950s, she became a popular nightclub singer and signed with Kapp Records, achieving hits such as "Fascination" (1957) and "The Day the Rains Came," the latter reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1959.
In television, Morgan was a frequent guest on The Ed Sullivan Show, appearing over 50 times, and she also appeared on The Dean Martin Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, and performed at the 1966 Academy Awards singing "I Will Wait for You." On Broadway, she performed in three productions, most notably as a replacement for Angela Lansbury in Jerry Herman's Mame during 1968-69, and appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1957 and The Jack Benny Show.
Her recordings earned her six gold records, underscoring her commercial success. One of her notable collaborations was with filmmakers, as her hit "Fascination" featured prominently in Billy Wilder's 1957 film Love in the Afternoon starring Gary Cooper and Audrey Hepburn, and in other movie soundtracks. She was also married to famed producer Jerry Weintraub, who was a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
Overall, Jane Morgan's career was distinguished by her international appeal, prolific television exposure, and diverse collaborations in music, film, and theater. Morgan retired from the public eye in 1973 to focus on her family.
Morgan's most famous song is "Fascination," which she recorded with The Troubadours, and this song sold millions of copies. She was known for her soft singing style.
[1] Biography of Jane Morgan
[2] AllMusic - Jane Morgan
[3] Broadway World - Jane Morgan
[4] IMDb - Jane Morgan
[1] Following her passing, the international entertainment industry mourned the loss of a versatile artist who transcended pop-culture, Jane Morgan, known for her soft singing style.
[2] Throughout her career, Morgan worked with celebrities and was a staple in pop-culture, her notable collaborations including filmmakers and appearances on numerous popular television shows like The Ed Sullivan Show.
