Obituary of Dusty Springfield

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Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield (born April 16, 1939 in West Hampstead, London) was a singer who was best known for her distinctive mezzo-soprano sound, and was a popular singer of blue-eyed soul, pop and dramatic ballads, with French chanson, country, and jazz in her repertoire. Dusty died on March 2, 1999 and her death was because of breast cancer. She died at age 59, just one month before her 60th birthday.

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Dusty Springfield Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Springfield, Dusty
    • Common Name: Dusty Springfield
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: West Hampton, London, England
    • Birth Date: April 16, 1939
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1958-1995
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Dusty's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien
    • Father: Gerald Anthony O’Brien (1904-1979)
    • Mother: Catherine Anne 'Kay' O'Brien (née Ryle, 1900-1974)
    • Brother(s):
      • Dionysius Patrick O'Brien (AKA Tom Springfield, 2 July 1934-27 July 2022)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 02 1999 at age 59
  • Place: Henley-on-Thames, England
  • Cause of Death: Breast cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Henley-on-Thames

Category Tags:

SingerPop Music Genre British Born on April 16th Born in 1939 Died in 1999 Died at age 59 Died from Breast cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Dusty Springfield was an incredible talent and a trulyovable person. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I will never forget all she did for music and the world. She will be greatly missed. (V)"

"Dusty Springfield was an iconic singer who brought joy to countless fans with her powerful voice and timeless music, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered. (V)"

"Dusty Springfield was a highly successful and influential singer in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her powerful vocals and soulful style. Unfortunately, her untimely death at the age of 59 was a result of breast cancer, which she had been battling for several years. (V)"

Is Ms. Dusty Springfield still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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