Person in history
Kay Starr
Kay Starr, American singer (born 1922)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2016 · November 3
Their story
Who they were
Kay Starr was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was of Iroquois and Irish heritage. Starr performed multiple genres, such as pop, jazz, 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. Additionally, she had big hits with "Allez-Vous-En" and "If You Love Me " in 1953 and 1954, respectively.
Why this date
Kay Starr appears on our November 3 calendar for 2016 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Kay Starr
When did Kay Starr die?
November 3 2016.
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