First Miss USA Jackie Loughery Dead
Jackie Loughery, a former Miss USA and Miss Universe contestant has died at the age of 93. Loughery, who won the Miss USA title in 1952, was not only a beauty queen but also an accomplished actress. The news of her passing was shared on the official Miss Universe social media account.
The post paid tribute to Loughery as the first-ever Miss USA and highlighted her historic participation in the inaugural Miss Universe competition in 1952. She was truly a trailblazer in the pageant community. The post concluded with a heartfelt message, wishing her to rest in power and peace.
Many viewers expressed their condolences in the comments section, sharing how much Loughery meant to them. Business personality Thom Brodeur described her as a beautiful soul, while Athenna Crosby, the first runner-up of Miss World America, referred to her as an icon.
Loughery represented the USA in the first Miss Universe pageant and achieved a respectable ninth place. After her success in the beauty industry, she ventured into the entertainment world and pursued a career as an actress.
She appeared in several films, including “Pardners” and “The D.I.,” as well as various TV shows like “Perry Mason.” Additionally, she had the opportunity to serve as Johnny Carson’s assistant on the game show “Earn Your Vacation.”
The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Hailing from Brooklyn, Loughery was crowned Miss Rockaway Point in 1947 and later won the title of Miss New York USA in 1952.
Her filmography also includes Abbott and Costello’s Go to Mars, Eighteen and Anxious, and The Hot Angel. On television, she headlined the short-lived variety show Seven at Eleven and served as Johnny Carson’s assistant on the game show Earn Your Vacation.
