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Miss Universe 1962 Norma Nolan, Argentina’s Sole Titleholder, Dies at 87

The Miss Universe Organization confirmed her death with a tribute that highlighted her 1962 crown and enduring influence.

Norma Beatriz Nolan, la primera Miss Universo "made in Argentina"
Norma Nolan, única argentina ganadora de Miss Universo.
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Overview

  • The organization posted condolences on social media with a video of her Miami coronation and a message honoring her legacy.
  • She won the Miss Universe title on July 14, 1962 in Miami, remaining the only Argentine to hold the crown.
  • Nolan spent decades in Miami, staying close to her daughter Zita Norma Zanotti and reportedly running a bookstore.
  • She kept a notably private profile in later years, declining interviews and largely stepping away from public life.
  • Born in Venado Tuerto in 1938, she was honored as an Illustrious Citizen in her hometown, and no cause of death or funeral plans have been reported.