Jan Clayton

Jan Clayton
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Jan Clayton
TV: South side of the 6200 block of Hollywood Boulevard
Actress
Born Aug. 26, 1917 in Tularosa, NM
Died Aug. 28, 1983 of cancer in West Hollywood, CA

Jan Clayton was one of America's premiere musical stars, but probably better known to latter-day generations as Lassie's original "mother" on the long-running television series.

She also toured with many of the national revival companies of "Show Boat," "South Pacific" and "The King and I."

— Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 1983

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