Archive · 26 Jul 2025
British Jazz Singer Cleo Laine Dies at 97
Cleo Laine, a famous singer known as the best jazz voice from Britain, has passed away.
She was known for her smoky voice and could sing a wide range of notes.
She performed with famous musicians, acted in plays and movies.
She was married to John Dankworth, who was also a musician, and they worked together.
She was later honored as a Dame.
Even after her husband died, she kept singing and performing.
Dame Cleo Laine, celebrated British jazz singer, has died at age 97.
Her career spanned decades and various genres, including jazz, acting, and stage performances.
Laine founded The Stables, a charity and venue, with her husband John Dankworth.
She was the first British jazz artist to be made a dame in 1997.
Laine performed internationally and won a Grammy Award for "Cleo at Carnegie".
- Who
- Cleo Laine, a jazz singer known for her distinctive voice.
- What
- British jazz singer Cleo Laine has died.
- When
- Laine died at the age of 97.
- Where
- News reported by multiple sources.
- Why
- The articles do not explicitly state the cause of death.
- Born
- 1927
- Died
- Age 97
- Spouse
- John Dankworth
- Nationality
- British
- Genres
- Jazz, Acting
- Notable Achievements
- Grammy Award, Dame
