Miss Vicki: Truth About The Ex-wife Of Tiny Tim

Who Is Miss Vicki, The Ex-wife Of Tiny Tim?

Miss Vicki is the ex-wife of the late Herbert Butros Khaury professionally known as Tiny Tim. Miss Vicki’s former husband Tiny Tim was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist, best remembered for his 1968 hit “Tiptoe Through the Tulips”, which he sang in a falsetto voice.

Miss Vicki: Bio Summary

Miss Vicki was born on April 20, 1952, in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA. She is 71 years old as of 2023. Her birth name is Victoria May Budinger but she is also known as Vicki Budinger or “Miss Vicki”. Allen Harvey Budinger and Emma Elizabeth Carr are the names of her parents. She is not the only child of her parents.

Miss Vicki is the sister of Judith Ann Budinger, Gene M. Budinger, Allene Catherine Budinger, and Tracy Budinger. Details of her childhood have not been made public. Her educational background and qualifications are unknown. She posed nude for the October 1975 issue of Oui Magazine.

Miss Vicki appeared as herself on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She appeared in “Pat Paulsen’s Half a Comedy Hour” and “McLean and Company”. She appeared in two episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show. She appeared on The David Frost Show as herself. She also appeared in 3 episodes of The Mike Douglas Show.

Miss Vicki Married At Age 17

Miss Vicki was a teenager when she got married. She married then 37-year-old Tiny Tim when she was just 17 years old. Tiny is 20 years her senior. Miss Vicki became Tiny’s wife on December 17, 1969. They got married on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, with 40 million people watching.

Their wedding ceremony remains the highest-rated episode in American TV late-night show history. Miss Vicki and Tiny Tim born Herbert Butros Khaury reportedly met when she asked him to sign a book of his poetry during his appearance at a Philadelphia department store.

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Miss Vicki and Tiny Tim’s engagement was announced by Tiny Tim on The Tonight Show. He was asked by Johnny Carson: “Now, this is your first marriage, isn’t it?” Tim replied, “Yes, Mr. Carson, and last,” adding, “The fact that she is 17, I would like to say that a lot of prayer is involved at the moment and, of course, I’ve always loved youth, but only in the right way.”

Miss Vicki became pregnant. Miss Vicki and her then-husband Tiny Tim have a daughter called Tulip Victoria Khaury. Tulip Victoria was born on May 10, 1971. Eventually, Miss Vicki and Tiny Tim decided to end their marriage. Though they stayed married for eight years, their relationship had ended by their second anniversary.

On October 24, 1977, they got divorced. Miss Vicki subsequently had several marriages. Miss Vicki revealed that Tiny Tim didn’t have much involvement with their daughter’s childhood. She did several jobs to put food on the table for her child. Tiny Tim is said to have later made efforts to mend his relationship with his daughter and ex-wife Miss Vicki.

After the divorce, Miss Vicki’s ex-husband Tiny Tim married Jan Alweiss also known as “Miss Jan”. Tiny and Jan Alweiss got married on June 26, 1984, but divorced in 1995. Tiny Tim then married Susan Marie Gardner aka “Miss Sue”. Tiny and Susan married on August 18, 1995. They remained married until Tiny died.

Where Is Tiny Tim’s Ex-wife, Miss Vicki Now?

Tiny Tim’s former wife Miss Vicki, has maintained a low profile. She reportedly lives in New Jersey, where she is said to have worked in sales and retail. She is still alive as of 2023. Her ex Tiny Tim passed away on November 30, 1996, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. after suffering a heart attack.

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Tiny Tim was 64 years old at the time he died. He was buried with a ukulele in his hand and a tulip, according to Findagrave. His remains are entombed in a mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.