Jaye P. Morgan has breathed her last.
On Wednesday, August 26, Variety reported that the veteran singer, actress, and frequent game show panelist in the 1970s died at the age of 94.
According to a statement released by her family, Morgan passed away on Monday, August 24, in Castle Rock, Washington.
“Jaye P Morgan passed on August 24, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on December 3, 1931, and residing in Castle Rock, Washington,” they penned in the obituary.
It is worth mentioning that no cause of death or further details have yet been released.
Fans react to Jaye P. Morgan death
Taking to Instagram, fans expressed grief learning about Jaye P. Morgan’s death.
“I remember watching her on the Gong Show,” commented one.
Another wrote, “sending prayers to her family and loved ones.”
“I met JP MORGAN on several occasions during the Gong Show tapping. She was absolutely amazing lady. So down to earth and friendly. She was no snob. Thank you JP for the photos and autograph. You're swell,” a third noted.
Who was Jaye P. Morgan?
Jaye P. Morgan, whose real name was Mary Margaret Morgan, was an American singer, actress, and game show panelist.
She was born in Mancos in Montezuma County and had six siblings, including five brothers and a sister. By the time she entered high school, her family relocated to Los Angeles, California.
Her singing career began when she was just three years old, performing alongside her family in the vaudevile act The Morgan Family.
In LA, the singer took on multiple jobs as she performed on radio, regularly appeared at the Million Dollar Theatre, and also made an appearance in the 1935 Warner Brothers film, Stars Over Broadway.
She gained widespread fame after becoming part of the famously raucous celebrity panel on the Chuck Barris-hosted game show, The Gong Show.
