English musicians who died due to Breast cancer
Here are 2 famous musicians from England died in Breast cancer:
Kathleen Ferrier
Kathleen Ferrier (April 22, 1912 Higher Walton, Lancashire-October 8, 1953 London) a.k.a. Ferrier, Kathleen was an English singer.
Her albums include Blow the wind southerly, Blow the Wind Southerly: British Songs, Kathleen Ferrier, Songs of the British Isles, The World of Kathleen Ferrier, What is life?, Kathleen Ferrier, Volume 10: Brahms / Mahler, Kathleen Ferrier, Volume 3: Gluck Handel Bach Pergolesi, Historical Recordings 1947-1952 and A Tribute.
Kathleen Ferrier was a highly acclaimed contralto singer during the mid-twentieth century. She was known for her soulful and emotive singing style and performed in operas, concerts, and recitals across Europe. Ferrier's rise to fame began after winning a singing competition in 1942 and subsequently signing with Decca Records in 1944. She quickly gained a following and became a prominent figure in the classical music scene. Despite facing health issues throughout her career, Ferrier continued to perform and record until her untimely death at the age of 41 from breast cancer. Her legacy lives on today through her extensive discography and the annual Kathleen Ferrier Award, established in her honor to support young singers.
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Vicki Brown
Vicki Brown (August 23, 1940 Liverpool-June 16, 1991 Henley-on-Thames) a.k.a. Vicky Brown or Brown, Vicki was an English singer and actor.
Her albums: The Collection, Lady of Time, About Love and Life, Look at Me and Winter Garden. Genres: Rock music, Pop music, Jazz and Contemporary classical music.
Vicki Brown began her music career as a backing vocalist for notable artists such as Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones. She also provided vocals for the song "The Great Gig in the Sky" on Pink Floyd's album "The Dark Side of the Moon". Later in her career, she collaborated with her husband, musician Joe Brown, on numerous musical projects.
Aside from music, Vicki Brown also had a successful acting career, appearing in the popular British soap opera "Coronation Street" and the film "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life".
Unfortunately, Vicki Brown passed away at the young age of 50 due to breast cancer. She continued to perform throughout her illness and even recorded an album, "Looking Back", which was released posthumously. Her contributions to the music industry and her ceaseless passion for music continue to inspire many.
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