Kathy Kirby

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Born 20 October 1938. Died 19 May 2011.

Biography

Kathy Kirby (born Kathleen O'Rourke; 20 October 1938 – 19 May 2011) was an English singer, reportedly the highest-paid female singer of her generation. She is best known for her cover version of Doris Day's "Secret Love" and for representing the United Kingdom in the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in second place. Her physical appearance often drew comparisons with Marilyn Monroe. She peaked in popularity in the 1960s.

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  1. Singer Kathy Kirby dies aged 72

    Fri 20 May 2011 10:16

    Singer Kathy Kirby, who represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965 and...

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