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Peggy McCay has 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.
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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.
   
 
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Latest revision as of 21:08, 10 October 2018

Peggy McCay
Mccay peggy

Full Name

Peggy Ann McCay

Birthdate

November 3, 1927

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Date of Death

October 7, 2018 (age 90)

Occupation

Actress

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