Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

Acting20th March 1917(died at 103)East Ham, London, England, UK18 titles

Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.

Born

20th March 1917 · East Ham, London, England, UK

Died

18th June 2020

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Vera Margaret Welch

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Known for

Filmography

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