Gypsy Rose Lee, (1/9/1911-4/26/ 1970), American Burlesque Entertainer famous for her striptease act. Gypsy Rose Lee would get a telegram from Eleanor Roosevelt - the first lady who came second in a popularity poll - saying, 'May your bare ass always be shining', Gypsy came in first! Gypsy was an author and considered to be quite witty.