Obituary of Vanity

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Vanity

Denise Matthews (born January 4th, 1959 in Niagara Falls, Ontario) was a Singer who was best known for portraying an image as a sex symbol in the 1980s and for her hit song "Nasty Girl". Vanity died on February 15th, 2016 and her death was possibly because of issues related to kidney failure. She passed away at 57 years old.

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Vanity Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Matthews, Denise
    • Common Name: Vanity
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: January 04, 1959
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Denise Matthews-Smith, D. D. Winters
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Pop Music
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Denise's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Denise Katherine Matthews
    • Father: Levia James Matthews
    • Mother: Helga Senyk
    • Sister(s):
      • Patricia Matthews
      • Renay Matthews
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anthony Smith ​(married 1995-divorced 1996)
      • Prince (partnered 1982-1983)
      • Nikki Sixx (partnered 1986-1988)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 15 2016 at age 57
  • Place: Fremont, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure (related complications)

Category Tags:

SingerTV Actress Film Actress Pop Music Genre Canadian Born on January 4th Born in 1959 Born in Ontario Died in 2016 Died at age 57 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"[interview, 1995] When I came to the Lord Jesus Christ, I threw out about 1,000 tapes of mine--every interview, every tape, every video. Everything." (IMDB)

"Denise Matthews will always be remembered for her incredible talent, electrifying performances, and influential role in shaping the music and fashion industry. Though she may no longer be with us, her legacy will continue to inspire and touch the lives of many for years to come. (V)"

"Denise , better known as Vanity to her friends, lived a life filled with talent and success before her surprising passing. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-29 13:25:44
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