Marianne Gaba
Biography
About Marianne Gaba
Marianne Gaba was an American model and a former Playboy Playmate, known for her work in the 1950s. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and had a slim figure with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements were 34–24–34, and she wore a 32C bra cup size. She was named Playboy Playmate of the Month for September 1959, a notable achievement in her career.
Before gaining fame as a Playmate, Gaba won the Miss Illinois USA pageant in 1957. She was also the first Playmate to fill out a Playmate Data Sheet, a detail that was not included in the magazine at the time. She passed away on May 3, 2016, at the age of 76, after battling brain cancer. Her legacy remains tied to her pioneering role in Playboy's early years.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 3rd of May 2016 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month September 1959
Frequently asked
What was Marianne Gaba's career achievement before becoming a Playboy Playmate?
She won the Miss Illinois USA pageant in 1957, two years before her Playboy Playmate feature.
Why is Marianne Gaba significant in Playboy history?
She was the first Playmate to fill out a Playmate Data Sheet, a standard practice that began after her time.
Did you know
- Marianne Gaba won Miss Illinois USA in 1957, then became Playboy's Miss September 1959.
- She was the inaugural Playmate to complete a Playmate Data Sheet, though it wasn't published in the magazine.
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