Obituary of Vera Lynn

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Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn (born March 20th, 1917 in London, England) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for singing pop songs in the olden days during the Second World War. Vera died on June 18th, 2020 and her death was because of old age. She was 103.

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Vera Lynn Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lynn, Vera
    • Common Name: Vera Lynn
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: London, England
    • Birth Date: March 20, 1917
    • Age: 103 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Vera Margaret Welch, Dame Vera Lynn, The Forces Sweetheart
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Vera's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Vera Margaret Welch
    • Father: Bertram Samuel Welch (1883–1955)
    • Mother: Annie Martin (1889–1975)
    • Brother(s):
      • Roger Welch (4 March 1914-3 March 2017)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Harry Lewis (married 1941-1998, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Virginia Penelope Anne Lewis

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 18 2020 at age 103
  • Place: East Sussex, England
  • Cause of Death: Old age (not specified)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton on 10 July 2020

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterBritish Born on March 20th Born in 1917 Died in 2020 Died at age 103 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"I've never claimed to be a great singer but I've always given my best, and I've loved what I've done, and had a very good life." (IMDB)

"Vera Lynn's extraordinary life of inspiring courage and unwavering compassion will continue to live on as a testament to her incredible legacy. (V)"

"Vera Lynn lived a full and celebrated life, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-27 13:21:00
Author: Tucker
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