Eydie Gorme, Bossa Nova Great, Dies Aged 84
One of the signature voices of the bossa nova movement, Gorme passed away in Las Vegas following a short bout with an illness
Eydie Gorme has passed away at the age of 84 following a short battle with an unspecified illness. The singer died in Las Vegas on Saturday (10 August) afternoon, her publicist confirmed to People, leaving behind a legacy of softly sung hits that ranged from bossa nova to ballads.
Gorme was a popular recording and concert singer, appearing on television numerous time as well. Some of her most memorable songs were collaborations with her husband Steve Lawrence, although she also tasted success as a solo act. She and Lawrence formed a solid bond together throughout their fifty-six years of marriage, and Lawrence remained by her bedside, along with their son, when she died this weekend.
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