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English musicians who died due to Alzheimer's disease

Here are 1 famous musicians from England died in Alzheimer's disease:

Beryl Davis

Beryl Davis (March 16, 1924 Plymouth-October 28, 2011 Los Angeles) was an English singer.

Genres she performed: Jazz standard.

Beryl Davis began her career as a singer in the late 1930s, performing with dance bands such as the Squadronaires and Geraldo's Orchestra. During World War II, she entertained troops with her music and recorded for the Armed Forces Radio Service. After the war, she continued to have a successful singing career, performing on radio and television shows and recording with artists such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. She also appeared in several films, including "Mickey One" and "The Caddy." In the 1960s, she moved to the United States and continued to perform and record music. She passed away in Los Angeles in 2011 at the age of 87.

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