Steve Lawrence

American singer and actor (1935–2024)

Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Liebowitz; July 8, 1935 – March 7, 2024) was an American singer, musician, and actor. He was best known as a member of a duo with his wife Eydie Gormé, known as "Steve and Eydie." The two appeared together since appearing regularly on Tonight Starring Steve Allen in the mid-1950s until Gormé's retirement.[1][2] He was raised of a Jewish faith.[3]

Steve Lawrence
Background information
Birth nameSidney Liebowitz
Born(1935-07-08)July 8, 1935
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 2024(2024-03-07) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBig band, swing, traditional pop music
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1957–2019

In June 2019, Lawrence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[4] He died on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California from problems caused by the disease at the age of 88.[5]

References

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  1. Biography Archived 2011-01-05 at the Wayback Machine from Las Vegas Online
  2. 2003 Interview with Larry King, from a CNN website (web archive from Wayback Machine)
  3. A Treasure You May Be Overlooking
  4. "Steve Lawrence Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer's: 'What I Feel Is Gratitude, Love, and Hope'". People. June 11, 2019.
  5. Kennedy, Mark (March 7, 2024). "Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88". AP News. Retrieved March 7, 2024.

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