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Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. (grandchild). [5] Her single "I'll Get By" peaked at No. Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, Cardiff. Samantha Novak, 21, was . By She said of it in a 2019 interview: "I wasn't, you know, cut out to be a mum." Bassey's older sister was the one who raised Sharon, whose father's name was not revealed. But then I had the voice. The resulting live album The Birthday Concert received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance. [58] Bassey topped the bill at the 2005 Royal Variety Performance, introducing her new song "The Living Tree". Bassey was devastated about Samantha's death and thought about not wanting to sing again. [6][7][8] In 2020, Bassey became the first female artist to chart an album in the Top 40 of the UK Albums Chart in seven consecutive decades with her album I Owe It All To You. Samantha was Dame Shirley's second daughter and brought up while she was married to her second husband Sergio Novak. [14] Her father was Nigerian, and her mother came from Teesside.[6][15][16][17]. she is active on Facebook with more than 62.6k followers, Twitter with more than 12.2k followers, and Instagram with more than 5.8k followers. From the triumphs of a world tour, this superbly talented artist arrives for another high-flying television special. She drowned in 1985, after falling into the River Avon from The Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol. But she had the bottle to say to them that she had another song she would sing without any backing music. See Photos. Bassey, tormented by her daughter's tragic passing, revealed that she could not sing for six months in a 2016 interview. The youngest of 7 children - 5 girls and 2 boys - born of an African father and a Yorkshire born mother , she was brought up, in the Tiger Bay area of Cardiff , Her father disappeared when she was 2. In 2010, police reopened Samantha's case after a woman who was involved in her daughter Penny's murder case revealed that a man named Michael Moffat was allegedly involved with Bassey's daughter. Police will decide within the next few weeks whether to travel north from Bristol to question Moffat. The series featured guests including Neil Diamond, Michel Legrand, The Three Degrees and Dusty Springfield and featured Bassey in various international locations as well as in the television studio. Mrs Beale said: 'Before my daughter was murdered she attempted to kill herself and it was then that Moffat said another of his girlfriends had committed suicide. In 1973, her sold-out concerts at New York's Carnegie Hall were recorded and released as a two-LP set, Shirley Bassey: Live at Carnegie Hall; this album reached No. Reports suggest Prince Charles will live "in a flat above the shop" when he becomes king. She had ended her contract with United Artists, whose former record division was now part of EMI, and began what she referred to as "semi-retirement". Contact Us; Code of Conduct; Skip main navigation (Press Enter). Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? She also performed a concert in front of 10,000 people at the Bryn Terfel Faenol Festival in North Wales broadcast by BBC Wales. [86] She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) on 31 December 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II for services to entertainment. [8] Her album The Magic Is You (1979) featured a portrait by the photographer Francesco Scavullo. Her father was Nigerian. The final show of the first series was nominated for the Golden Rose of Montreux in 1977. Her first major hit was "The Banana Boat Song," and she later sang "Goldfinger" in the James Bond movie Goldfinger (1964). I was the only coloured kid in the school, and I swear the teacher I had was prejudiced, she says. Awards and achievements "For services to entertainment", Bassey was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) on 31 December 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover to celebrate the British cultural figures of his life that he most admires. Police have confirmed they are making fresh inquiries into the death of Dame Shirley Bassey's daughter. [84], In 2018, Bassey reported that she had a great-granddaughter.[85]. ", Bassey's older sister was the one who raised Sharon, whose father's name was not revealed. Hey, big contender: Dame Shirley Bassey's granddaughter Tatjana is among the hopefuls auditioning for the X Factor this year. She is best known for singing the theme songs for the James Bond films, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, and Moonraker. [80] However, in October 2010 it was reported that the investigation came to an end and concluded that there "is no evidence of any criminal act involved" in Novak's death. Her estimated net worth is about $10 million which she earns from her profession. An open verdict on her death was recorded but Bassey has always suspected her daughter's death was suspicious. From the bright lights of Las Vegas and the West End, Shirley Bassey returns to her own people in the heart of Cardiff's dockland. BBC Breakfast celebrates forty years of hilarious bloopers, Royal Family will find it 'impossible' to compromise with Sussexes, Ken Bruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law, Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map', Extinction Rebellion douse the Home Office building in black paint, Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions, Harrowing moment woman begs father not to kill himself, Shamima Begum never considered turning back during journey to ISIS, Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op. Despite being a strict mom, her daughter grew into a fine woman. A spokesman for Dame Shirley declined to comment. On June 1961,Shirley Bassey was married toKenneth Hume but both of them divorced in 1965. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. In 2012, Bassey was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork the Beatles' Sgt. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. [56] On 7 October 1998 in Egypt, Bassey performed for a benefit at an open-air concert close to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid. Twice-divorced Dame Shirley, who lives alone in Monte Carlo, did not wish to speak about her granddaughter yesterday. Also at the party are: "International Cabaret presenting Shirley Bassey", "Show of the Week: The Sound of Shirley Bassey". Her song "Goldfinger" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008. I feel I have to be free. According to an inquest about the case, the young woman's body was in the water for about a week. At the 2013 Academy Awards, she received a standing ovation for her performance of "Goldfinger.". This caused a scandal when the public found out. peaked at No. "Dame Shirley Bassey: 50 Years of Glittering Gowns" raised 250,000 (US$500,000) for the Dame Shirley Bassey Scholarship at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the Noah's Ark Appeal. Shirley Bassey on location in Sardinia and Berlin sings some of the songs which have made her famous. Beaming Queen Consort Camilla visits the University of Aberdeen as she returns to No rest for Anne! 11:15 GMT 25 Mar 2010. Shirley Bassey and Sharon Novak Welsh singer Shirley Bassey with her daughter Sharon Novak at Heathrow Airport, London, UK, 9th August 1967. It includes a 50th-anniversary re-recording of "Goldfinger" (recreating the original orchestration) and a duet of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" with Paloma Faith, produced and conducted by Stuart Barr. Recorded on the eve of her departure for a world tour. It was quite sad. In 2001, she was principal artiste at the Duke of Edinburgh's 80th birthday celebration. On 3 June 2002, she was one of a line-up of artists including Elton John, Paul McCartney and Tom Jones who performed at the Queen's 50th Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace. The judges were all a little bit edgy about it afterwards. Daniel's 5th outing as Bond gets bums back on seats in the cinema. She recorded an album of James Bond themes, The Bond Collection in 1987, but was apparently unhappy with the results so she declined to release it. Dame Shirley Bassey: The Girl from Tiger Bay. She tried to call Samantha, but she could not reach her. She said her daughter did not have broken bones in her body; thus, it was unlikely she fell off the bridge. Avon and Somerset Police said yesterday that the family of murderer Michael Moffat's victim - Penny Beale - have written to detectives with a new lead. The fathers of Bassey's two daughters, Sharon Bassey (a.k.a. Two of her mother's four children from previous relationships lived in the Bassey household. They were married for 11 years, divorcing in 1979. She has an average body withLight Brown eyes and with dark brown hair. [5] Her cover version of the Ben E. King hit "I (Who Have Nothing)" reached No. Sharon Novak, born 1954) and Samantha Bassey (a.k.a. Bassey was awarded the freedom of her hometown, Cardiff, in a ceremony at City Hall on 17 May 2019.[93]. He told her it was Shirley Bassey's daughter. Accede a lo mejor de Getty Images y iStock con nuestro sencillo plan de suscripcin. Detective Chief Inspector Mike Carter, head of the force's major crime review team, said: 'We looked at the circumstances surrounding the death six months ago after comments made by Dame Shirley. They were called Mr Bassey. A few months later, Bassey signed to EMI's Columbia label and released the album The Fabulous Shirley Bassey. In 1965, Bassey enjoyed her only Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the title song of the James Bond film, Goldfinger. She now lives in Monaco. [83] Bassey resides in Monaco. The little blue pill really is magic! With Novak she adopted her grand-nephew, Mark. Sharon Novak. [5] Bassey's "History Repeating" (1997), written for her by the Propellerheads, reached number one on the UK Dance Chart, and number 10 on the US Dance Chart. [9], Bassey has also had numerous BBC television specials, and she hosted her own variety series, Shirley Bassey. 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