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Former child star best known for her recording of the novelty song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, which was recorded when she was ten years old.A fundraising campaign raised $3,000 for her to purchase an actual hippopotamus named Matilda, which was donated by Peevey to a local zoo.Her hit novelty song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was eventually covered by Connie Francis.
BEFORE FAMEAfter recording I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas, she went on to graduate from San Diego State University.
PERSONAL LIFEShe has a daughter named Sydney Forest.
FUN FACTSPop Singer Gayla Peevey were born on Monday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Goat, it is 64 days until Gayla Peevey next birthday.
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