June Havoc: Vaudeville Star and Sister of Gypsy Rose Lee Dies at 97

June Havoc was a Canadian-American actress, writer and director. Born Ellen Evangeline Hovick on November 8, 1912, in Vancouver, she performed as Baby June in vaudeville as a child.

Her family's stage act was the basis of the musical Gypsy, which centered on her mother, Rose, and her sister Gypsy Rose Lee. Havoc became a Broadway and film actress, appearing in Pal Joey and Gentleman's Agreement. She also wrote the autobiography Early Havoc.

She was married to William Spier, a radio producer, for decades. Havoc died at her home in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 28, 2010, at age 97.

Achievements: Vaudeville star as Baby June, Broadway actress.

Birth: November 8, 1912 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Profession: Actress.

Interesting Facts: Her childhood inspired the musical Gypsy.