- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMyrtle Nola Alfrey
- Nickname
- Fort Wayne's Potato Chip Lady
- Myrtle Young was born on April 1, 1924 in Morehead, Kentucky, USA. She died on August 9, 2014 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
- Potato chip inspector for Seyfert's in Fort Wayne, Indiana who gained fame for her collection of irregular chips resembling animals, celebrities, cartoon characters and various objects. Her collection led to dozens of television appearances, including some in Europe and Asia, and numerous interviews. Her 1987 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) was chosen by TV Guide in 1999 as the funniest moment in television history. After retiring, she became a goodwill representative and tour guide for Seyfert's.
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