Albertina Walker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Albertina Walker
Occupation	Gospel Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1929(1929-08-29)
Age	95
Date Of Death	October 8, 2010, Chicago, IL
Birthplace	Illinois
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Virgo

Albertina Walker Biography

Albertina Walker is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on August 29, 1929 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. Late gospel singer who recorded more than sixty albums during her illustrious career, including Gold-selling releases like Please Be Patient With Me. In addition to her solo career, she was a member of popular the gospel groups The Caravans and Sisters of Glory.

She sang alongside Phoebe Snow as a member of Sisters of Glory.

She was one of five children born to Ruben and Camille Walker.

Albertina Walker Net Worth

Albertina Walker is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Albertina Walker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She sang in the West Point Baptist Church choir before getting her start with gospel groups like The Pete Williams Singers.

She was nominated for ten Grammys, winning the Best Traditional Gospel Album Grammy for Songs of the Church.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Albertina Walker Dating?

According to our records, Albertina Walker married to Reco Brooks. As of December 1, 2023, Albertina Walker’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Albertina Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Albertina Walker celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Albertina Walker

1. Albertina Walker was born on August 29, 1929 in Chicago.
2. She started singing gospel music at the age of four.
3. In 1951, she founded The Caravans, a popular gospel group.
4. Walker won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album in 1995.
5. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
6. Walker passed away on October 8, 2010 at the age of 81.
7. Her signature song was “Please Be Patient With Me.”
8. She mentored many successful gospel singers including Shirley Caesar and James Cleveland.
9. Walker recorded over 60 albums throughout her career.
10. She received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to gospel music industry

Did Albertina Walker have any children?

Walker married Lesley O. Reynolds on August 20, 1967. They later divorced, and she married Reco Brooks from Memphis, Tennessee in 1991. There were no children.

What happened to Albertina Walker?

She was 81. Walker died of respiratory complications Friday morning at RML Specialty Hospital in Chicago, said Pam Morris, who coordinated the Chicago Gospel Music Festival for 20 years through 2009. The singer had been hospitalized since Aug. 29, her 81st birthday, having long suffered from emphysema.

Who is the current queen of gospel?

Called the Queen of Gospel, gospel artist Mahalia Jackson started singing when she was 4 for her Baptist church. Heavily influenced by secular blues musicians, Mahalia Jackson would come to be recognized for her fusion of sanctification church styles and freer more contemporary rhythm and movements.

How old is Dorothy Norwood?

87 years (May 29, 1935)

How old was Albertina Walker when she died?

81 years (1929–2010)