Mara Corday

Marilyn Joan Long ( Watts; January 3, 1930 – February 9, 2025), known professionally as Mara Corday, was an American actress and model. She was a Playboy Playmate. 

Corday became a cult figure in the 1950s during the Golden Age of Hollywood for appearing in many horror movies. She was known for her roles in Tarantula, The Giant Claw, The Man from Bitter Ridge, Sudden Impact, The Black Scorpion, The Gauntlet, Man Without a Star and the Raw Edge.

Marilyn Joan Watts was born in Santa Monica, California on January 3, 1930. 

Corday was married to actor Richard Long from 1957 until his death in 1974. They had three children.

Corday died from atherosclerosis at her home in Valencia, California, on February 9, 2025, at the age of 95.

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