Biography
Margaret McGloin

Allen Ludden has created a different perspective of seeing the entertainment world. He is among the great artists who gave their soul to their various roles in television and movies. In today’s biography, the person we will talk about is non-other than Allen Ludden First Wife, Margaret McGloin.
Margaret McGloin is a former Actress who appeared in a TV Documentary Series “Intimate Portrait.” However, she came to the media limelight recognized as the better half of legendary actor Allen Ludden, who died in 1981 due to Cancer. Let’s learn more about her in-depth.
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When Was Margaret McGloin Born and Raised?
Margaret McGloin was born on the 27th of November 1915 as Margaret Frances Ellsworth. She was further raised and grew up in Nueces County, Texas, the USA, under the shadow of her father, Gilbert James McGloin and Mother, Cyrene Ameta Cook McGloin.
Margaret was an intelligent and beloved child of her parents. She had a good upbringing with her four siblings Gilbert Jame McGloin ll, Barbara Ann McGloin Johnson, Kathleen McGannon McGloin Homer and John Patrick McGloin.
What is Margaret McGloin Nationality?
Margaret is of American nationality, but her ethnicity is quite unclear. She was born to mix ethnical parents of Mexican-American. As a result, it won’t be wrong to say Margaret is a descendant of Mexican-American Ethnicity. Apart from this, there is no information on her educational achievements available on the internet.
How Did Margaret Become Famous?
McGloin belongs to ordinary family background. She never disclosed her family roots or their profession. Before people recognized her by her husband’s name, no one even heard Margaret’s name. However, some sources claim that Margaret was working at a local magazine company through which she met her future husband, Allen Ludden.
On the other hand, Margaret’s husband Allen has made a brilliant career from his hard work and dedication. He hosted numerous game shows such as Password and performed as a singer. The personality is also referred to as a most talented and versatile person who worked as a TV actor, Emcee and game show presenter.
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Who was Margaret McGloin Married to?
Margaret McGloin officially became Mrs. Margaret McGloin Ludden on the 11th of October, 1943. She tied her wedding vows to actor Allen Ludden in front of all her friends and family members, promising never to get separated. However, no one exactly tells how the two love birds collided with their hearts and decided to spend their lives together.

The couple welcomed three adorable children from their successful marriage of eighteen years. McGloin gave birth to her first child David Ludden on the 15th of March 1948. Similarly, she welcomed her second child, Martha Ludden, in 1950 and her third, Sarah Ludden, in 1952. The family of five was having the best time together raising their children.
How did Margaret McGloin die?
Margaret tragically left the world after the long eighteen years of most valuable time with her husband and three children. She died on the 30th of October 1961, and the investigation clarified the cause of death was Cancer. According to find a grave, Margaret was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetry at Hawthorne, New York, in the presence of her three children and husband.
Furthermore, not so long, the actor Allen Ludden brought his second wife, marrying Actress Betty White. He married Betty after two years of the death of his first wife in 1963. Sadly, Allen also passed away on the 9th of June 1981 due to Cancer in his hometown Los Angeles.
How Much is Margaret McGloin Net Worth?
Margaret McGloin has not disclosed her professional Life. It is still a mystery what she used to do before meeting Allen Ludden and her income history. As a result, we could not mention any exact number of her net worth or earnings. However, his husband had an estimated net worth of over $5 million before his death.
What are Margaret Social Media accounts?
Margaret has a very low-key Life. She barely used to show herself in the media, even with her husband. As a result, the lady never opened her social media on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. It is also why we could not have a single picture of Margaret McGloin anywhere on the internet.

What is Margaret McGloin Height?
Margaret McGloin stands at the height of 5 feet 8 inches. But her weight measurements are not available. Likewise, Allen’s first wife has a pair of dark brown eyes with short brown hair.
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