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Italian music stars died in Pneumonia

Here are 1 famous musicians from Italy died in Pneumonia:

Gracie Fields

Gracie Fields (January 9, 1898 Rochdale-September 27, 1979 Capri) a.k.a. Grace Sansfield, Fields, Gracie, Dame Gracie Fields, Our Gracie, DBE, Grace Stansfield, Dame Gracie Fields, DBE, Aunty Grace or Grace Fields was an Italian singer, actor and comedian.

Her albums include Sing as We Go, Northern Sweetheart, Favourites, The Best of Gracie Fields, Our Gracie and Volume 1: Sing as We Go. Genres she performed include Music hall.

Fields began her career in entertainment as a child, performing in theatres and working in a cotton mill. She gained national recognition in the 1930s for her work in films, including the hit movie "Sally in Our Alley". Fields was also known for her performances on BBC Radio during World War II, boosting morale with her popular songs and comedy sketches. In addition to her successful career in entertainment, Fields was also known for her charitable efforts, particularly in support of the war effort and wounded soldiers. She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, just months before her death.

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