Jackie Loughery Dies: First Miss USA, Abbott and Costello Co-Star & Early Johnny Carson Sidekick Was 93
deadline.comJackie Loughery, the first Miss USA who segued from the pageant world to a career in film and television in the 1950s and ’60s, died Friday in Los Angeles.
She was 93. Her death was announced on social media pages of the Miss USA organization. “It is with great sorrow that we share the news of Jackie Loughery’s passing, a pioneer who made history as the First Ever Miss USA in 1952,” the organization wrote. “Jackie Loughery will always be remembered as a trailblazer in the world of beauty pageants.
Her grace, poise, and intelligence captivated audiences and paved the way for future generations of women to shine on the stage.” Following her news-making pageant win in 1952, Loughery had small or uncredited roles in several films and series before appearing as a beautiful alien in 1953’s Abbott and Costello Go to Mars.
Also that year, she had credited roles in Take Me to Town and The Veils of Bagdad. The following year brought a recurring role in the TV legal drama Mr.
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