Person in history

Judith Durham

Judith Durham, Australian singer-songwriter (born 1943)

Life at a glance

Died
2022 · August 5

Their story

Who they were

Judith Durham was an Australian singer, songwriter and musician who became the lead singer of the Australian folk music group the Seekers in 1962.

Why this date

Judith Durham appears on our August 5 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.

Sources

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Questions about Judith Durham

When did Judith Durham die?

August 5 2022.

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