Actor

Vera Lynn

Acting1917East Ham, London, England, UK

Biography

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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: March 20, 1917
Age: 103
Place of birth: East Ham, London, England, UK
Gender: Female
Died: June 18, 2020
Also known as: Vera Margaret Welch