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Kathy Kirby (born Kathleen O'Rourke, 20 October 1938, in Ilford, Essex - died 19 May 2011) was a popular English singer of the 1960s. Kirby's soprano voice became apparent early in life and she was thought to be good enough for opera. She became a professional singer after meeting the bandleader, Ambrose at the Ilford Palais. She remained with Ambrose's band for three years and he remained her manager and mentor until his death in 1971. She adopted the look of a 'blonde bombshell', and was com
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Kathy
- Family name
- Kirby
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Ilford
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- singer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- Eurovision Song Contest 1965
- Hair colour
- blond hair
- Genre
- pop music
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Decca
- Official website
- www.kathykirby.co.uk
- Image
- Eurovision Song Contest 1965 - Kathy Kirby (cropped).jpg
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- Kathy Kirby
- date of birth
- 1938-10-20
- start of work period
- 1960-00-00
- date of death
- 2011-05-19
- sexual orientation
- bisexuality
- birth name
- Catherine Ethel O'Rourke
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