
Marilyn Chambers Biography, Death, Husband, Controversy
Marilyn Ann Taylor, also known as Marilyn Chambers, was an American adult actress, exotic dancer, model, actress, and singer. She was known for appearing in various Hollywood films and adult films. She also worked as a theatre artist and lent her voice to various songs.
When and where was she born?
She was born on April 22, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. She grew up in a middle-class family.
Who are her parents and siblings?
Her father worked in the advertising industry, and her mother was a nurse. She had one elder brother named Bill Briggs and an elder sister named Jann Smith.
What were her educational qualifications?
She did her schooling at Burr Farms Elementary School, Hillspoint Elementary School, Long Lots Junior High School, and Staples High School. In 1970, she completed her schooling. She was also voted Best Student Body in school.
Is Marilyn Chambers still alive?
No, Marilyn Chambers passed away in 2009.
How did Marilyn Chambers die? When did she pass away?
On April 12, 2009, Chambers was found dead in her home near Santa Clarita, California. She was found dead at her home in Santa Clarita, California, on April 12, 2009. Her daughter, who was 17 years old at that time, was the first person to discover her dead. According to the LA County Coroner’s autopsy, she died of a cerebral haemorrhage, which was caused by an aneurysm related to heart disease. She died 10 days before her 57th birthday. ((Los Angeles Times))
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Who is Marilyn Chambers’ daughter (in real life)?
Marilyn Chambers had one daughter, McKenna Taylor, also known as McKenna Marie Taylor. McKenna was born on May 13, 1991, in Riverside, California.
Who is Marilyn Chambers’ daughter in ‘Home and Away’?
In the TV soap Home and Away, Marilyn Chambers (a fictional character in the TV soap) has a daughter named Heather Frazer. The only similarity between the two is the name.
How did she enter the industry?
She started her career as a model. However, her father was against her modelling career. Since childhood, she wanted to become an actor. In an interview, she said,
“Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve always wanted to be an actress. I was always a performer, a junior Olympic diver, a junior Olympic gymnast. My mother always told me I was a show-off.”
What was Marilyn Chambers’ most famous work?
In 1972, she came into the limelight with the adult film Behind the Green Door.
Did Marilyn Chambers ever do mainstream acting?
Yes, she appeared in various Hollywood films. She appeared in David Cronenberg’s Rabid (1977), a mainstream horror film.
Was she involved in politics?
In 2004, she ran for vice presidential elections in the US on the Personal Choice Party ticket, a libertarian political party. She got 946 votes. In 2008, she was Charles Jay’s running mate in the United States presidential election.
Was Marilyn Chambers married?
Marilyn Chambers was married three times. In 1971, she got married to Doug Chapin. She met him in San Francisco. After three years, the couple got divorced. She then married Chuck Traynor. Their marriage lasted for around ten years.
In 1980, she was addicted to heavy drugs and alcohol. At that time, she met William Taylor Jr., a truck driver. Later, they started dating each other. She then joined Narcotics Anonymous to overcome her addictions. In the 1990s, they got married, and together they had a daughter named McKenna Marie Taylor. In 1994, the couple got divorced.
Was she related to any controversy?
In February 1985, she was arrested in San Francisco during her live show “Feel the Magic” at the O’Farrell Theatre. According to the local police, during the show, she allowed the audience members to touch her inappropriately. Later, the charges were dropped from her.
In December 1985, she was arrested again during a performance in Cleveland. She was accused of having sexual contact with an audience member. However, she denied it. On bond, she was released from the charges.


