About Kay McNamee
Lived 1931 – 2022 (aged 91). Kay McNamee was a Canadian swimmer.
Kathleen Mavis McNamee (January 8, 1931 – January 11, 2022), known as Kay McNamee, was a Canadian swimmer. She competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Personal life McNamee was born on January 8, 1931, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and died in Richmond, British Columbia, on January 11, 2022, three days after her 91st birthday, from complications of COVID-19. Her son, with Canadian "Miracle Mile" runner Richard Ferguson, is Australian-born Canadian actor John Pyper-Ferguson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kay McNamee?
Canadian swimmer
When was Kay McNamee born?
Kay McNamee was born on 8 January 1931 in Vancouver.
When did Kay McNamee die?
Kay McNamee died on 11 January 2022 in Richmond, British Columbia.
What was Kay McNamee's occupation?
Kay McNamee was a swimmer.
What nationality was Kay McNamee?
Kay McNamee was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kay McNamee. https://biography.guide/kay-mcnamee/
MLA: "Kay McNamee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kay-mcnamee/.
Chicago: "Kay McNamee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kay-mcnamee/.
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