Obituary of Rosemary Clooney

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Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney (born May 23, 1928 in Maysville, Kentucky) was a singer and film actress who come to prominence singing the song "Come On-a My House” in the early 1950s. That song was followed shortly after by other popular music ditties as "Botch-a-Me,” "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly,” "Half as Much,” "Hey There,” "This Ole House,” and "Sway”. Rosemary died on June 29, 2002 and her death was because of lung cancer. She died at age 74.

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Rosemary Clooney Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Clooney, Rosemary
    • Common Name: Rosemary Clooney
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Maysville, Kentucky, United States
    • Birth Date: May 23, 1928
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rose
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Pop Music
    • Active Years: 1946-2002
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    Rosemary's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rosemary Clooney
    • Father: Andrew Joseph Clooney (1902-1974)
    • Mother: Marie Frances Guilfoyle (1909-1973)
    • Brother(s):
    • Sister(s):
      • Betty Clooney (1931-1976)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • José Ferrer (married 1953-divorced 1961)
      • José Ferrer (married 1964-divorced 1967)
      • Dante DiPaolo (married 1997-2002, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Miguel Ferrer (born February 07, 1955-died January 19, 2017)
      • Gabriel Ferrer
      • Rafael Ferrer
    • Daughter(s):
      • Monsita Ferrer
      • Maria Ferrer

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 29 2002 at age 74
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Maysville, Kentucky, United States

Category Tags:

SingerFilm Actress Pop Music Genre American Born on May 23rd Born in 1928 Born in Kentucky Died in 2002 Died at age 74 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Rosemary Clooney was a shining star in the music industry, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Rosemary Clooney had a successful and illustrious professional career as a singer and actress, known for her rich vocals and charming stage presence, until her passing in 2002. (V)"

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