Merle Pertile
Biography
About Merle Pertile
Merle Pertile was an American adult model and Playboy centerfold from the early 1960s. She was born in Whittier, California, in 1941, and she stood 5'5" with a slim build and natural 34D bust. Her red hair and blue eyes made her a memorable presence in her work.
During the second season of Playboy's Penthouse TV series (1960-61), Merle became a regular cast member. It was there that she first met Hugh Hefner. She was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for January 1962. She died in 1997 at age 56, following complications from heart surgery.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Friday 28th of November 1997 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Whittier, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 112 lbs (or 51 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–22–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.65
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34D show conversions - UK: 34D, EU: 75D, AU: 12D, JP: 75D (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month January 1962
Frequently asked
How did Merle Pertile first meet Hugh Hefner?
She met him while appearing as a regular cast member on the second season of Playboy's Penthouse TV series (1960-61).
What were Merle Pertile's measurements and body type?
She had a slim build with measurements of 38-22-34 and wore a 34D bra cup.
What was Merle Pertile's cause of death?
She died in 1997 from complications following heart surgery.
Did you know
- Merle Pertile was a regular cast member on Playboy's Penthouse TV series before she became a Playmate.
- She was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for January 1962, shortly after her TV appearances.
- Her measurements of 38-22-34 give a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.65.
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