Jacquelyn Mayer

Jacquelyn Mayer
Born (1942-08-20) August 20, 1942 (age 82)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
EducationNorthwestern University
Occupation(s)Health care activist
Motivational speaker
Beauty pageant director
TitleMiss Vacationland 1962
Miss Ohio 1962
Miss America 1963
PredecessorMaria Fletcher
SuccessorDonna Axum
SpouseJohn Townsend
Children2

Jacquelyn Jeanne Mayer (born August 20, 1942) is an American actress and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Ohio 1962 and Miss America 1963[1] and currently travels the United States as a motivational speaker, noted for her recovery from a near-fatal stroke suffered at age 28.[2]

  1. ^ Associated Press (1962-09-07). "Miss America Crown Won by Ohio's Jacquelyn Mayer". Gadsden Times. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Stroke victim to discuss warning signs". Deseret News. 2001-02-18.