When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

George Burns attributed all of the couple's early success to Allen modestly ignoring his own brilliance as a straight man. As a child Allen had been scalded badly on one arm and Gracie Allen was extremely sensitive about the scarring. "[citation needed]


Death
Gracie Allen fought a long battle with heart disease ultimately dying of a heart attack in Hollywood in 1964.

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen (July 26 1895 – August 27 1964) was an American comedienne who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns. For contributions to the television industry Gracie Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard.