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Peggy Lee Net Worth At Death

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Mia Russell

Updated on February 26, 2026

Norma Deloris Egstrom whose stage name is Peggy Lee was an American professional jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress who was active in the entertainment industry for about 70 years. Peggy Lee was born on May 26, 1920 in Jamestown, North Dakota in the United States. Peggy Lee started her music career as a vocalist on a local radio show then later joined Benny Goodman’s band where she created and developed writing of music for films, record albums and combining of poetry and music. For this, Peggy Lee was given the name “Queen of American pop” having recorded over 270 songs and having recorded about 1100 masters. Some of her songs include pass me by, I’m a woman, my man, big spender, it’s a new day among many others.

Peggy Lee’s Net Worth At Death

Peggy Lee pass away on January 21, 2002, at the age of 81 years at the time of her death, Peggy Lee had a net worth estimated at $1 million and her primary source of income was from her music career.