Marguerite Diane Empey, better known as Diane Webber, was a captivating 5'2" brunette with a stunning physique, born on July 29, 1932, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, Arthur Guy Empey, a writer and producer, and Marguerite Andrus, instilled in her a passion for the arts from a young age. Webber's early career began as a chorus girl, where she honed her skills through formal ballet training.
In 1955, she married Joe Webber, and her life took a dramatic turn when she was discovered by the same man who discovered the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Her captivating presence and alluring features earned her the title of Playmate of the Month in the May 1955 and February 1956 issues of Playboy magazine.
With her mesmerizing face, toned figure, and hypnotic presence, Webber became a popular pin-up girl of the 1950s and 1960s, gracing the covers of numerous men's magazines, including Frolic, Escapade, Adam, Beau, Jem, Tiger, Modern Sunbathing, Mermaid, Monsieur, Fling, American Nudist, Rogue, Nugget, and Esquire. Noted photographers Bunny Yeager, Russ Meyer, and Peter Gowland immortalized her beauty.
As an avowed nudist, Webber appeared on the covers of various publications endorsing the naturist lifestyle. She also posed for the covers of music albums, such as Sea of Dreams by Nelson Riddle and Jewels of the Sea by Les Baxter. Her acting career spanned a few films and TV shows, including Mermaids of Tiburon (1962),The Mermaid (1967) episode of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964),and the Russ Meyer short film This Is My Body (1962).
Aside from her modeling and acting endeavors, Webber was a skilled belly dancer and dancing teacher. Her life with her husband, Joe, was documented in the book The Wonderful Webbers, written by June Lange. However, her life took a dramatic turn in 1975 when she was found guilty in a postal obscenity case, only to have the verdict later overturned.
Diane Webber's life came full circle as she passed away at the age of 76 on August 19, 2008, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications following surgery for cancer.
