Gage lost her crown when she confessed her family status. In July 1957, Gage represented Maryland at the Miss USA pageant. As soon as she won the title, rumors began to appear. She lied to reporters when they questioned her, but a day later, she confessed the truth: she had been married twice, was a mother of two young children, and was actually 18, not 21.Her mother and mother in law confirmed to reporters that the rumors were true.She died in October 2010.
