Eydie Gorme
Eydie Gorme
Eydie Gorméwas an American singer who performed solo as well as with her husband, Steve Lawrence, in popular ballads and swing. She earned numerous awards, including a Grammy and an Emmy. After retiring in 2009, she died in 2013, and is survived by Lawrence, who continues to perform as a solo act...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth16 August 1928
CityBronx, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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