Joan Anderson, who introduced the hula hoop to the US and named it, died at 101 on July 14, 2025, in Carlsbad, California.

Joan Anderson, the woman who brought the hula hoop to America, has died at 101. Anderson first introduced the toy to the U.S.

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Joan Anderson, the woman who introduced the hula hoop to the United States and gave it its iconic name, died last month at ...

Anderson, 101, died in a California nursing home last month. Born Joan Manning in Sydney, Australia, she was a swimwear model ...

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In her mid-30s, she gave the hula hoop its name and helped bring it to homes across the country. Recognition eluded her for ...