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Jaye P. Morgan, 94‑year‑old singer and former “Gong Show” judge, dies in Washington
News Brief
Jaye P. Morgan, the 1950s pop singer who later became known for her risqué appearances on Chuck Barris’s The Gong Show, died on Monday, August 24, at age 94. The family announced her death without providing a cause or location, noting she was a resident of Castle Rock, Washington. Born Mary Margaret Morgan on Dec. 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado, she began performing in a family vaudeville act that appeared in the 1935 film Stars Over Broadway. Morgan achieved early chart success in the mid‑1950s with hits such as “That’s All I Want From You” and “The Longest Walk.” She later appeared on numerous TV programs, including The Tonight Show, and became a memorable panelist on The Gong Show, where she was eventually dismissed after exposing her breasts during a routine. Survivors include her son, Paul.
Key points
Morgan died on Monday, Aug. 24, at 94, with her family confirming she lived in Castle Rock, Washington.
She was born Mary Margaret Morgan on Dec. 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado, and earned the nickname “Jaye P.” in high school.
Her 1950s music career produced several Billboard hits, including “That’s All I Want From You.”
Morgan became a frequent TV guest, notably on The Tonight Show, and later joined The Gong Show as a judge.
She was fired from The Gong Show after briefly exposing her breasts during a Mean Gene Dancing Machine segment.
What sources agree on
Jaye P. Morgan died at age 94 on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
She was a resident of Castle Rock, Washington, at the time of her death.
Born Mary Margaret Morgan on Dec. 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado.
She earned the nickname “Jaye P.” from high‑school classmates referencing J.P. Morgan.
Morgan had 1950s chart hits such as “That’s All I Want From You.”
She was dismissed from The Gong Show after exposing her breasts during a routine.
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Jaye P. Morgan Dies: Singer And Risqué ‘Gong Show’ Judge Was 94
