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Penny Singleton, American actress (born 1908)

On November 12, in the year 2003, Penny Singleton, American actress (born 1908). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 12, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Penny Singleton. Learn more below.

Penny Singleton was an American actress and labor leader. During her six decade career on stage, screen, radio and television, Singleton appeared as the comic-strip heroine Blondie Bumstead in a series of 28 motion pictures from 1938 until 1950 and the popular Blondie radio program from 1939 until 1950. Singleton also provided the voice of Jane Jetson in the animated series The Jetsons from 1962 to 1963.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 12, 2003 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 19 October 2026.

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