Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She was born in Maysville, Kentucky.[1]
Rosemary Clooney | |
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![]() Rosemary Clooney in 1954 | |
Background information | |
Born | Maysville, Kentucky, U.S. | May 23, 1928
Died | June 29, 2002 Beverly Hills, California, U.S. | (aged 74)
Genres | Traditional pop, vocal jazz |
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Years active | 1946–2001 |
Labels | Columbia MGM Coral RCA Victor Reprise Dot United Artists Concord Jazz |
Website | Rosemary Clooney Palladium website |
She became known with her song "Come On-a My House".[2]
Her brother is a television presenter Nick Clooney (born 1934).
Her nephew was actor George Clooney, and she was the mother of actor Miguel Ferrer.
Death
changeShe was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and died of lung cancer in Beverly Hills, California.
References
change- ↑ Severo, Richard (1 July 2012). "Rosemary Clooney, Legendary Pop Singer, Dies at 74". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ allmusic
Other websites
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