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85-Year-Old Ann-Margret Receives USO Coin, Injury Delays Appearance

5/1/2026

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The Academy presented Ann-Margret with a USO Challenge Coin in the United States on April 29, 2026.
At 85, she became the second recipient after Bob Hope, honoring three USO tours—including two Vietnam-era trips to Southeast Asia.
After breaking her elbow on April 11, she cancelled a planned appearance, planning to attend the May 16 Chita Rivera Awards for a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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The Academy presented Ann-Margret with a USO Challenge Coin in the United States on April 29, 2026.
At 85, she became the second recipient after Bob Hope, honoring three USO tours—including two Vietnam-era trips to Southeast Asia.
After breaking her elbow on April 11, she cancelled a planned appearance, planning to attend the May 16 Chita Rivera Awards for a Lifetime Achievement Award.