Joan Anderson, who introduced the hula hoop to the US and coined its iconic name, passed away on July 14, 2025, at age 101 in a Carlsbad, California, nursing home, her daughter confirmed. Born in Sydney, Australia, Anderson brought the toy from her homeland in the 1950s and shared it with Wham-O’s co-founder, only to receive a $6,000 settlement after a lawsuit.
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