Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore was an American singer and television personality known for her sunny disposition and sultry contralto renditions of popular songs.

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Profession :

Pop Singer

Birthday :

February 29, 1916

Death Date:

February 24, 1994

Age :

77

Frances Rose Shore, known as Dinah Shore, was a celebrated American singer, actress, and television personality who gained prominence in the 1940s. She became a household name through her radio and television shows and recorded numerous hit songs, such as “Buttons and Bows” and “I’ll Walk Alone.” Her chart-topping singles spanned 12 years, and she also appeared in several movies and hosted the popular television show “The Dinah Shore Chevy Show.”

Shore was a passionate golfer and played a significant role in promoting women’s golf through her show, which featured an LPGA golf tournament. She also gave her name to the esteemed “Dinah Shore Weekend” golf tournament, now called the ANA Inspiration. Her contributions to music and entertainment earned her various awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and multiple Emmy Awards. Dinah Shore passed away on February 24, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, at 77 years old. She was known for her cheerful demeanor and captivating contralto performances of popular songs.