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Elisabeth Welch
American actress (1904–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elisabeth Margaret Welch (February 27, 1904 – July 15, 2003) was an American singer, actress, and entertainer, whose career spanned seven decades.[3] Her best-known songs were "Stormy Weather", "Love for Sale" and "Far Away in Shanty Town". She was American-born, but was based in Britain for most of her career.
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Elisabeth Welch | |
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![]() Welch in 1977 by Allan Warren | |
Born | February 27, 1904[1][2] New York City, US |
Died | July 15, 2003(2003-07-15) (aged 99) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, entertainer |
Years active | 1922–1996 |
Spouse |
Luke Smith (m. 1928–1936) |
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