Jeanne Martin

Performer
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Jeanne Martin

Performer

March 27, 1927

Coral Gables, Florida

August 24, 2016

Legacy

Jeanne Martin was an actress, model and the ex-wife of Dean Martin. They had three children together, including their youngest son, musician Ricci Martin.

The former Orange Bowl queen was best known for a memorable 1955 episode of I Love Lucy, titled “The Fashion Show.” Martin played herself, one of several “celebrity wives,” along with Lucille Ball as Lucy, who modeled in a fashion show.

Martin also appeared on The Jack Benny Program, The Dean Martin Show and the live television broadcast of A Star Is Born World Premiere.

Martin died August 24, 2016, in Beverly Hills. She was 89.

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