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Makeup artist for presidents & The Beatles dies
21 Apr
Summary
- She worked with The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show.
- She made up presidents, news anchors, and showbiz icons.
- Born in 1924, she had a career spanning decades.
A celebrated makeup artist whose career began in 1950 has passed away at the age of 102. Her professional journey started at NBC, where she honed her skills on programs like "Texaco Star Theatre" and "Your Show of Shows." She later transitioned to CBS, where she worked on game shows and soap operas before joining the weekday morning news.
Her extensive portfolio included making up presidents such as Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Bill Clinton. She also graced the faces of legendary news anchors like Walter Cronkite and Mike Wallace. One of her most memorable assignments was with The Beatles during their 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
She recalled the young musicians being nervous, and years later, Paul McCartney remembered her distinct approach to their makeup. Her career extended to 60 Minutes, where she was credited from its first episode in 1968 until at least December 2018. She passed away on April 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of celebrity transformations.
