Obituary of Bess Myerson
Bess Myerson
Bess Myerson (born July 16th, 1924 in Bronx, New York) was a TV Personality who was best known for being the first Jewish Miss America. Bess died on December 14th, 2014 and her death was reportedly just because of old age. She was 90 years old.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Myerson, Bess
- Common Name: Bess Myerson
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
- Birth Date: July 16, 1924
- Age: 90 (at death)
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1969-2014
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
- Favorite Color: Sky Blue
- Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
- Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr
- Father: Louis Myerson
- Mother: Bella Myerson (née Podell)
- Brother(s):
- Joseph Myerson
- Spouse/Partner:
- Allen Wayne (1946-1958, divorced)
- Arnold Grant (1962- 1967, divorced)
- Daughter(s):
- Barra Grant (born Barbara Carol Wayne, December 24, 1948)
- Date: December 14 2014 at age 90
- Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
- Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
- Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, California
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TV PersonalityPolitician American Born on July 16th Born in 1924 Born in New York Died in 2014 Died at age 90 Died from Natural causes
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"Bess Myerson lived a remarkable life, inspiring countless individuals through her intelligence, talent, and grace, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be remembered for generations to come. (V)"
"Bess Myerson had a successful and groundbreaking career as the first Jewish Miss America, but tragically, her final days were shadowed by a scandal involving bribery charges. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-12 10:50:17
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