Elisabeth Welch | |
|---|---|
 Welch in 1977 by Allan Warren | |
| Born | February 27, 1904[1][2] New York City, US |
| Died | July 15, 2003 (aged 99) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, entertainer |
| Years active | 1922–1996 |
| Spouse |
Luke Smith (m. 1928–1936) |
Elisabeth Margaret Welch (February 27, 1904 – July 15, 2003) was an American singer, actress, and entertainer, whose career spanned seven decades.[3] Her best-known songs were "Stormy Weather", "Love for Sale" and "Far Away in Shanty Town". She was American-born, but was based in Britain for most of her career.
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- ^ "Elisabeth Welch". Oxford Reference. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on June 10, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Bourne, Stephen (July 16, 2003). "Elisabeth Welch Black diva whose roles ranged from Cole Porter's 'Nymph Errant' to Derek Jarman's 'The Tempest'". The Independent Obituary. Archived from the original on April 5, 2008. Retrieved March 6, 2009.