| Peggy McCay | |
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Full Name |
Peggy Ann McCay |
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Birthdate |
November 3, 1927 |
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Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA |
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Date of Death |
October 7, 2018 (age 90) |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1955-2016 |
Peggy McCay had a long career in daytime, first joining in 1951 when she appeared as Vanessa Dale on Love of Life. In 1964, McCay joined The Young Marrieds where she stayed until the show was canceled in 1966. The following year, McCay joined General Hospital as Iris Fairchild and left the show after three years in 1970. During her thirteen year absence from Daytime, McCay kept herself busy appearing in number TV shows and movies. In 1983, McCay took on the role of Caroline Brady on Days of our Lives where she was a guest star. In 1985, McCay joined the show full time. McCay last appeared on DAYS in August 2016. McCay died on October 7, 2018 at age 90 of natural causes.
Soapography[]
- Vanessa Dale on Love of Life (1951-1955)
- Susan Garrett on The Young Marrieds (1964-1966)
- Iris Fairchild on General Hospital (1967-1970)
- Caroline Brady on Days of our Lives (02/07/1983-02/09/1983; 07/17/1985-12/05/2003; 03/26/2004; 07/15/2004-08/24/2016)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lead Actress | Caroline Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1987 | Supporting Actress | Caroline Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2013 | Lead Actress | Caroline Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2015 | Lead Actress | Caroline Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2016 | Supporting Actress | Caroline Brady, Days of our Lives | N |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Guest Performer - Drama | Mrs. Carruthers, Cagney & Lacey | N |
| 1991 | Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama | Irene Hayes, The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | W |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actress - Miniseries/Special | Virginia Bembenek, Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story | N |