Mary Ann Mobley

Mary Ann Mobley was a prominent and skilled actress in America who honestly served the nation with her acting. Mary was born on 17 February 1937 in Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. She graduated from Brandon High School and was later sent to the University of Mississippi. In 1958, Mary was crowned Miss Mississippi. In 1959, she was honored with the title of Miss America and became the first-ever Mississippian to receive this honor.

This marked the beginning of her career as an actor in films and television. Mary debuted her career in television with "Be Our Guest." Her other television credits include her roles in General Hospital, Burke's Law, Perry Mason, Run for Your Life, Mission Impossible, Ironside, Search, The Patridge Family, Match Game, Tattletales, Different Strokes, Super Password, and many more.

Mary has also worked in films like Get Yourself a College Girl Happy, Young Dillinger, Three on a Couch, The King's Pirate, etc. In 1965, Mary was served with a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Due to her inclination towards charitable works, Mary was given the Outstanding Young Woman of the Tear Award in 1966. Mary tied knots with Gary Collins in 1967 and gave birth to one daughter.

Unfortunately, Mary Ann Mobley died on 9 December 2014 at her home due to stage-3 of breast cancer. Her departure has left a void that can never be filled. We hope she will be resting in peace.