Dianne Heatherington | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 1948 |
| Origin | Fort Rouge, Winnipeg |
| Died | October 22, 1996 (age 48) |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1969 - 1995 |
Dianne Mae Heatherington (May 14, 1948 – October 22, 1996) was a Canadian singer of several genres, particularly rock, whose musical career spanned nearly two decades. In the latter part of her career, she became a successful businessperson in the film security industry, while at the same time enjoying modest success as a Canadian film and television actress.
She was nominated for a Juno Award in 1981 in the category of Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year. She also hosted her own national CBC Television series, Dianne, in 1971.[1]
In May 1993, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer from which she died on October 22, 1996, aged 48, in Toronto.[2]