Born to a working-class Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York City, she was a second cousin of Danny Kaye.
Born as Frances Cohen, Faye's showbiz career began at the age of 15 in nightclubs where she first became a star.
Her act became famous for including double entendres and references to homosexuality and lesbianism.
[3] Shepherd discussed her relationship with Faye in Bruce Weber's 2001 film Chop Suey.
[4] During the 1960s, Faye suffered a number of health related problems brought on by a hip accident in 1958.