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Ann-Margret, 84, Returns to Telethon to Raise Funds for L.A. Fire Victims

At Project Angel Food’s Lead With Love 6 telethon on KTLA 5 to aid L.A. fire victims, she revealed that ‘my heart and my seat’ power her dance moves

Ann-Margret dances while looking over her shoulder, circa 1960s.
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Overview

  • Ann-Margret surprised audiences on June 28 by joining Eric McCormack on the KTLA-broadcasted Lead With Love 6 telethon hosted by Project Angel Food to fundraise for Los Angeles fire victims.
  • In her first major public appearance in years, she attributed her ’60s-era dance prowess to “my heart and my seat,” a phrase she shared with a laugh during the live segment.
  • Video clips of her telethon appearance have been shared on her Instagram, KTLA’s account and Project Angel Food’s social channels, reigniting interest in her career.
  • The two-time Academy Award nominee, famed for films like Viva Las Vegas and Bye Bye Birdie, earned the nickname “female Elvis” for reshaping popular dance in the 1960s.
  • The avid motorcyclist confirmed she still rides her custom lavender Harley-Davidson adorned with white daisies, underscoring her enduring vitality and passion beyond the screen.