What is gayla peevey age?

Gayla Peevey was born on March 8th, 1943, which makes her 78 years old as of 2021. She is an American singer and actress who gained fame as a child star in the 1950s with her hit song "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." Despite her success at a young age, Peevey eventually left the entertainment industry and pursued a career in real estate. She currently resides in La Mesa, California with her husband and has two children.