Gayla Peevey Net Worth

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Gayla Peevey is a former child star who was born on March 8, 1943 in Oklahoma City, OK. She is best known for her recording of the novelty song "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which she recorded when she was only ten years old. The song has become a holiday classic and has been covered by many artists over the years.
Gayla Peevey is a member of Pop Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	March 8, 1943
Birth Place	Oklahoma City, OK
Age	81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Pisces

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

Former child star best known for her recording of the novelty song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, which was recorded when she was ten years old.

Before Fame

After recording her holiday hit, she went on to graduate from San Diego State University.

Trivia

A fundraising campaign raised $3,000 for her to purchase an actual hippopotamus named Matilda, which was donated by Peevey to a local zoo.

Family Life

She married Cliff Henderson. The couple has a daughter named Sydney Forest.

Associated With

She had one more minor hit, a cover of the Connie Francis song "Robot Man."

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