Person in history
Roberta Peters
Roberta Peters, American coloratura soprano (born 1930)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · January 18
- Known as
- opera singer, musician, and singer. Citizenship: United States
Their story
Who they were
Roberta Peters, American coloratura soprano (born 1930)
Path and career
Awards / honours: National Medal of Arts.
Why this date
Roberta Peters appears on our January 18 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Roberta Peters
When did Roberta Peters die?
January 18 2017.
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