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Gypsy Rose Lee poses in 1949.![Busy backstage]()
Burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee writes in her dressing room in Memphis, Tenn., 1949.![Helping out]()
Burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee (right) dresses other performers in Memphis, Tenn., 1949.![Behind the scenes]()
Burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee (left) and other performers in Memphis, Tenn., 1949.![Family life]()
Gypsy Rose Lee with her third husband, the painter Julio de Diego, 1949.Never-before-seen photos of Gypsy Rose Lee
In the 1940s and '50s, Gypsy Rose Lee became a superstar for her sexy burlesque routines that captivated audiences. She died at the age of 59 in 1970. Now, LIFE.com is sharing never-before-published photos of the star. Click here for more photos from LIFE.com
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