Deanna Booher 1948-2022 ….
Deanna Booher 1948-2022
Deanna Booher (aka Dee, Queenie), formerly of Mutual 9, passed away Jan. 7 at a hospital in Anaheim. She was born on Aug. 6, 1948, in Torrance, California. Deanna was a wrestler, roller derby skater, actress, singer and pioneer in the women’s movement and sexual revolution. She was best known for starring as Matilda the Hun on the first two seasons of the ‘80s hit-television series “G.L.O.W.: Gorgeous Ladies of
Wrestling,” which more recently inspired the 2017 Emmynom inated “GLOW” on Netflix, which ran for three seasons. She also made appearances on many TV shows like “Married...with Children” and “Mama’s Family” and movies like “Spaceballs.” She also published her autobiography, “Glamazon Queen: My Life of Glitter, Guts, and Glory.” In October 2018, she starred onstage in “Afterglow: The 80s Musical Experience.” She was nominated for a Best Actress award for her performance, and later, she and the cast won for Best Ensemble of the Decade in 2020.
During her residency in Leisure World, she often relaxed in the pool and sang at socials in her mutual. She was close friends with many LW residents, including Carol Gregurek and Julliena Okah.
Deanna was married for over 40 years to Ken Booher until his death in 2007. She is survived by her son, Dean; daughter-inlaw, Kathleen; grandsons, Jaden and Logan; sister, Anita; and niece, Lori.
