Peggy King: key obituary facts
Is Peggy King dead? Yes. Peggy King died on October 25, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Peggy King's cause of death was reported as Alzheimer’s disease.
What was Peggy King known for?
She was an American singer.
More about Peggy King
Born: 16 February 1930.
Place of birth: Greensburg.
Gender: female.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Ravenna High School.
Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Genres: Jazz, traditional pop.
Occupations: Singer, actress.
Years active: 1950s–2016.
Peggy King, an American jazz singer and actress, died on October 25, 2026, aged 96, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1930, she attended Ravenna High School. Her parents were Floyd Henry King and Mary Margaret Finan.
King performed with big bands led by Charlie Spivak, Ralph Flanagan and Ray Anthony, and her musical work spanned jazz and traditional pop. Her career began in the 1950s and continued through 2016. From 1954 to 1957, she appeared on The George Gobel Show. Her television appearances included Bob Hope’s 1956 Chevy Show, American Bandstand, Maverick and Dragnet, as well as The Steve Allen Show and The Kraft Music Hall with Milton Berle. She also appeared on What’s My Line?, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Perry Como Show, The Garry Moore Show and The Jack Benny Program. The programs included variety and talk shows as well as scripted series. King was nicknamed “Pretty Perky Peggy King” and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She died in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.