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Diver Zale Parry: LSD Trips, Hollywood Stunts & World Records
16 Aug
Summary
- Zale Parry set a world record for female divers at 209 feet.
- She starred in Hollywood, doubling for Sophia Loren and appearing on 'Sea Hunt'.
- Parry participated in LSD studies, crediting them for appreciating life's beauty.
Zale Parry, a trailblazing diver and underwater stuntwoman, passed away at 93. She was celebrated for her depth-defying feats, including a 1954 world record for female divers, reaching 209 feet.
Her aquatic achievements led to a Hollywood career. Parry famously doubled for Sophia Loren in "Boy on a Dolphin" and co-starred in "Sea Hunt." She was also one of the first women on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Beyond her professional achievements, Parry participated in LSD studies in the 1950s. She credited these experiences with enhancing her appreciation for the natural world and life's interconnectedness.
Born Rosalia Parry in 1933, she developed an early passion for the water, skin diving at age 8. By 14, she was performing in aquatic shows before moving to California and meeting Parry Bivens, who introduced her to scuba diving and psychedelic drugs.
Together with Bivens, she co-founded Scientific Underwater Research Enterprises, developing diving equipment. Parry's legacy includes breaking barriers for women in diving and captivating audiences with her underwater exploits.
