Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101

Published: 7/29/2025
Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101
Former model Joan Anderson, who named the hula hoop, has passed away at 101. In the 1960s, she introduced the hoop to a toy company, propelling it to global fame. Despite her pivotal role, Anderson and her husband went uncredited, sparking a legal battle for recognition.