By the early 1950s, the death of her mother and career frustrations caused Hunter tonted a high school diploma, and enrolled in nursing school, embarking on what was apparently a highly fulfilling career in health care.
By the early 1950s, the death of her mother and career frustrations caused Hunter to abandon the music industry. She prudently reduced her age, "invented" a high school diploma, and enrolled in nursing school, embarking on what was apparently a highly fulfilling career in health care.