Melba Rae

Melba Rae (born October 7, 1922 in Willard, Utah; died December 30, 1971 in New York City) was an American soap opera actress.

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October 7 - 1922 - Willard, Utah - December 30 - 1971 - New York City - American - Soap opera - Actress

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She was an key figure in early daytime television, playing the wife of the couple next-door on Search for Tomorrow from its inception in 1951 until her untimely death of a cerebral hemorrhage. Her character, Marge Bergman, was best friends with the main character of the series, Joanne (played by Mary Stuart).

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Search for Tomorrow - 1951 - Cerebral hemorrhage - Mary Stuart

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At the time of her death in 1971, she was the first high-profile daytime actress to die unexpectedly.

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