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Kay Starr

Acting
94 years oldDougherty, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Catherine Laverne Starks (July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016), known professionally as Kay Starr, was an American singer primarily from the 1940s through the 1950s. She performed multiple genres, such as pop, swing, and country, but her roots were in jazz. Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

Personal Details

Born
July 21, 1922 - November 3, 2016 (age 94)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Dougherty, Oklahoma, USA
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Catherine Laverne Starks