Jaye P. Morgan, a prominent female recording artist of the 1950s whose career later included frequent talk show appearances and a notable stint on "The Gong Show," died Monday. She was 94.

Morgan died of natural causes in Longview, Washington, according to her longtime attorney and friend Mark Sendroff. She had been residing with her nephew and niece.

During the 1950s, Morgan achieved significant chart success, with five hits in 1955 alone. Her Top 10 singles included "That's All I Want From You" and "The Longest Walk." Other Top 20 hits featured "Danger! Heartbreak Ahead," "If You Don't Want My Love," and "Pepper-Hot Baby." She also recorded two Top 20 songs with Perry Como and collaborated with Eddy Arnold on "Mutual Admiration Society."

Her career extended beyond music into television. Morgan became a regular guest on "The Tonight Show" and appeared with hosts such as Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, and Mike Douglas. She also made appearances on "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island."

However, her role as a celebrity judge on "The Gong Show," which began in 1976, further cemented her public image. On the program, amateur performers presented their acts, with judges smashing a gong to end unsatisfactory performances. Morgan's tenure on the show was marked by her uninhibited personality, famously including an incident where she removed her shirt to expose her breasts, which contributed to the show's departure from NBC in 1978.

"It paid good money, and it was great exposure. I really enjoyed it," Morgan told the Los Angeles Times in 1992.

The New York Times observed in 1984 that Morgan's "devil-may-care ad libs on television game shows have probably made her more famous as a personality than as a singer." The publication also noted that "the same kooky recklessness that inspires Miss Morgan’s remarks is also a part of her musical sensibility."

Morgan's filmography includes roles in "The All-American Boy" with Jon Voight, "Loose Shoes," "The Gong Show Movie," "Night Patrol," and George Clooney's 2002 film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."

Born Mary Margaret Morgan in Mancos, Colorado, Morgan's entertainment career began at age 3 as part of a traveling vaudeville group known as the Morgan Family. The troupe disbanded after her father's death in 1945.

During high school in California, she was class treasurer and earned the nickname J.P., a feminized version of financier J.P. Morgan. By age 17, she was singing professionally and joined Frank De Vol's orchestra in 1950, singing with them for three years. Her early recordings with De Vol included "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" and "Just a Gigolo."

Her television work also included hosting "The Jaye P. Morgan Show" in 1956. She appeared on "The Muppet Show," "The Odd Couple," and had roles in "Home Alone 2."

Morgan was married and divorced three times. She is survived by her son, Paul Kane.