Candy Jones: Biography, Facts and Career
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Candy Jones, born Jessica Arline Wilcox (December 31, 1925 – January 18, 1990), was an American fashion model, writer and radio talk show hostess. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she was raised and educated in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the 1940s and 1950s, she was a leading model and pin-up girl, and afterward, established a modeling school and wrote several books on modeling and fashion. In 1972, Jones married her second husband, popular radio show host Long John Nebel, and became the co-host of his all-night talk-show on WMCA in New York City. The show dealt with paranormal, UFO, and conspiracy theory claims. Jones controversially claimed to be a victim of Project MKULTRA, the CIA mind-control program, in the 1960s.
Quick facts about Candy Jones
- Full name: Candy Jones
- Born: 1925-12-31
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q3655230
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Who is Candy Jones?
Candy Jones, born Jessica Arline Wilcox (December 31, 1925 – January 18, 1990), was an American fashion model, writer and radio talk show hostess. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she was raised and educated in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the 1940s and 1950s, she was a leading model and pin-up girl, and afterward, established a modeling school and wrote several books on modeling and fashion.
What nationality is Candy Jones?
Candy Jones is United States.
When was Candy Jones born?
Candy Jones was born on 1925-12-31.
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