
They married shortly afterward, but divorced before Sandra was five years old. Life and career 1942–1951: Early life ĭee was born Alexandra Zuck on April 23, 1942, in Bayonne, New Jersey, the only child of John Zuck and Mary (née Cymboliak) Zuck, who met as teenagers at a Russian Orthodox Church dance.


īy the late 1960s, her career had started to decline, and a highly publicized marriage to Bobby Darin ended in divorce. She became a teenage star for her performances in Imitation of Life and Gidget (both 1959), which made her a household name. Best known for her portrayal of ingénues, Dee earned a Golden Globe Award as one of the year's most promising newcomers for her performance in Robert Wise's Until They Sail (1958). Dee began her career as a child model, working first in commercials, and then film in her teenage years. “Ingopaiwo sisi vangu Sandra Ndebele sando dzavo makanyarara zvimwe zvese tozotaura mangwana,” commented musician Jah Signal as he shared Sandy’s pictures on his Facebook page.Sandra Dee (born Alexandra Zuck April 23, 1942 – February 20, 2005) was an American actress. “Heavily built MaNdebele, yooh uyababa shame” commented one Lethokuhle Ncube. Her pictures which are still trending online have been shared on various groups on social media with most commending Sandy for being fit and generally looking “fresh”. If old European people are still fit, why can’t we do the same,” the always jovial Sandy quizzed. “This is a clear example of working hard (in staying fit) and there’s no excuse for women and everyone out there to neglect their bodies. I’m heading in the right direction, sekusele kancane nje. “The pictures alone, tell the whole story. In an interview, Sandy said she is just an inch away from her desired body.

While at it, she has been inspiring plus size women to be happy about their bodies regardless of size. Dressed in cordial apparel, the artiste has reminded many of her yesteryear days.
