As per our current Database, Kathy Tong is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Kathy Tong is 99 years, 3 months and 3 days old. Kathy Tong will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Tuesday 19th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Kathy Tong upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Kathy Tong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Age | 99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | August 19, 1925 ( Toronto, Ontario, Canada) |
| Birthday | August 19 |
| Town/City | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
Kathy Tong’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Kathy Tong was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
In 1950, Tongay staged a swimming performance by his children in the Mississippi River, 22 miles away from St. Louis. Tongay followed in a boat while his children swam along the river. Kathy, aged 2, swam 5 miles and Bubba, aged 4, swam the entire 22 miles to St. Louis. The performance was recorded by gathered reporters and served as a national introduction for the two children. Tongay then announced that his children would swim across the English Channel.
The Tongays arrived in Europe in June 1951, but their act was regarded there more as abuse than as entertainment. Both the British and the French governments forbade the Tongays to force his children swim the English Channel.
The publicity surrounding the Aquatots continued to increase after their return from Europe. The children were featured in newsreels and made a cameo appearance in the 1952 musical film Skirts Ahoy!, starring Esther Williams.
Both Kathy and Bubba were accomplished platform divers. In May 1953, Kathy Tongay attempted to complete a one-and-a-half layout dive from a height of 33 feet at Miami's Macfadden-Deauville Pool. Her attempt failed and she ended up bellyflopping. Afterward, she complained of back pain. Tongay then took her to the Treasure Isle Pool, a pool at which the children trained five days a week.
