Emmy Nominated Actor Peggy King Dies At 96

Published Oct 25, 2026, 6:11 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Beloved actor, Peggy King, has sadly passed away. King, a singer and actor who became a household name on TV during the 1950s through her appearances on The George Gobel Show, died at the age of 96. King passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Saunders House Assisted Living in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her death was confirmed by her publicist. More to come...