Who is Peggy Dercole? 'The Golden Bachelor' star opens up on battling breast cancer for 3 years
EAST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: 'The Golden Bachelor' star Peggy Dercole is a 69-year-old registered dental hygienist who lives in East Haven.
According to her ABC bio, she initially retired from her work but returned back because "she missed it so much." She is a travel lover who is also into spirituality.
Peggy calls herself "pup mom" to Libby. She claims to give her a "shopping bag" and she will be good to go.
Peggy will be turning 70 on October 28. Peggy loves her work and is extremely dedicated to it. She is seen volunteering for several dental missions.
Peggy loves working out and claims she starts each day with "prayer and exercise."
Moreover, Peggy is a big Go Karting fan. She holds no regrets in her life and says to "have loved every season of my life." Peggy says she would not change a thing about herself.
Libby's bio claims she "would love to be Jennifer Lopez for a day."
'The Golden Bachelor' star Peggy Dercole is a breast cancer survivor
Peggy has seen a lot in her life and struggled her way to get on top. In one of her posts, she says, "I am 3 year breast cancer survivor and I am thriving."
On Breast Cancer Awareness month, Peggy wrote, "October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and so each year in October I like to uplift the women dealing with breast cancer by giving them a special little bag of HOPE. This year my project is a pair of breast cancer awareness socks because my feet got cold during chemo."
Uploading the picture of pink colored wrapped gift in a bag, Peggy wrote, "An inspirational key chain and an inspirational bracelet of faith, courage and hope. All wrapped into a pretty pink breast cancer bag."
She ended her post, "I will drop them off at Smilow tomorrow when I arrive for my own screening. If it brings a smile to these women’s faces when they receive their bag then my heart is full. I pray every day the researchers will continue to find cures not only for breast cancer but for all cancers. May God Bless."
What is 'The Golden Bachelor' star Peggy Dercole's ideal type?
Peggy's ideal type is someone who is ready to "continue to check goals off her bucket list with."
She has a large group of friends in life, but Peggy now seems to be ready to have the love of someone special as well. She hoped to return home with Gerry Turner.
The official synopsis of 'The Golden Bachelor' states, "For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 incredible women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight, hoping to find lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner."
"Ranging in age from 60 to 75, these accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to rediscover love - and perhaps even themselves - in the process."
'The Golden Bachelor' is to be released on Thursday, September 28 at 8 pm EDT on ABC and on Hulu the day following the premieres.
