Cathy Rigby

Gymnast

Birthday December 12, 1952

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Los Alamitos, CA

Age 72 years old

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About

Olympic gymnast and actress who starred in a production of Peter Pan, which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. She also appeared in the 2012 movie McKenna Shoots for the Stars.

Before Fame

She started gymnastics training early and participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics. She would go on to help popularize the sport in the U.S.

Trivia

She retired from gymnastics after the 1972 Olympics to pursue an acting career.

Family Life

She had two sons, Thomas and Ryan with her first husband, Tommy Mason, whom she divorced in 1973. She married Thomas McCoy in 1982; they have two daughters, Kaitlin and Theresa.

Associated With

She acted in McKenna Shoots for the Stars starring Jade Pettyjohn.