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It’s Ruta Lee! By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories Well here it is, 2024! Wishing you all a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. I know 2023 was a rough one for so many people, but let›s all keep the faith that 2024 will be a good one for all. I thought I’d write this month about a wonderful, funny actress by the name of Ruta Lee. That›s her with me at a Superman luncheon in which we were honoring George Reeves. Now she may not be a household name in the industry, but all you have to do is google her and you will be amazed at all of her credits. In fact, if I were to list all of them it would take up the entire Vegas Voice issue! Just one example, Ruta has a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ruta is one of those actresses who was literally in just about every television show there was - especially in the 60s, 70s, 80s and even now! I think she appeared in every game show there was, including Hollywood Squares and Match Game. She was a Canadian born actress but moved to Hollywood and her career took off. Everyone who knows her (starting with me) loves her. Ruta is now 88 and still going strong. She’s pretty amazing really. You’d think she was in her 60s! She always dresses like she just stepped off of a magazine cover and always has a huge smile on her face. She is one of the most delightful people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. She has a book out about her life which is titled “Consider Your Ass Kissed.” Yep, you read that right! Ruta’s still a little bit naughty, a little bit bawdy, but boy does she make you laugh. I’ve never known anyone who loves life more than she does! She always loves to shock people with her naughty sense of humor - but ya gotta laugh. I am grateful to know her. Until next time, remember, Laughter is the best medicine. Photo credit: Steve Friedman Beverly Washburn graced the silver screen as a child actress and is the author of Reel Tears. You can contact Beverly at: bjradell@ hotmail.com. 8 January 2024 A Peck for Beverly Santa’s helper, aka Publisher Dan prepares to plant a big kiss on our startled columnist Beverly Washburn. Dan hosted our annual Vegas Voice Holiday party last month at Sun City MacDonald Ranch.