American writer
In 1980, she signed-on to co-host, with Tom Snyder , NBCs "The Tomorrow Show" but dropped out the following year after engaging in a very public feud with Snyder.
At the age of 13, she was the nationwide coordinator of the Eddie Fisher Fan Clubs.
Retired in 1991. Lives in San Ynez, California.
Autobiography "Miss Rona". In it, she admits to having a nose job and claims actor Hugh B. OBrien tried to seduce her.
Has a very rare form of muscular dystrophy that wasnt diagnosed until she was 9.
Was a pre-law major in college when an uncle, a judge, advised her to switch to Communication Arts (journalism).
Her husband of over 30 years, Bill Trowbridge , died from kidney failure with his family at his side.
Her niece by marriage is actress Heather Blair.
Has 4 step children. Sons: Robbinn ("Robb") and William Allan Trowbridge Jr. ("Hap") and daughters: Bala and Jojo Trowbridge.
Her high school prom date was singer Steve Lawrence.
Was Robert P. Marcucci s assistant when he managed Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The "Brenda Roberts" character in The Idolmaker is based on her.
(November 2003) She and her husband, Bill Trowbridge , are the founders and owners of a company that sells skin care and food products using organic lavender, grown on her own ranch. She has also started a foundation to help the elderly.
(July 2006) Recently moved to Solvang, CA
The healthy the strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he has an abscess on his knee or in his soul. .
