Melba Rae

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
Born1921 or 1922
Willard, Utah
DiedDecember 29, 1971, aged 49
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]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Biographies: Latter-day Saint and/Or Utah Film Personalities: R".
  3. Shawn, Gilbert S. 2005-10-16


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