Ella Fitzgerald

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ella Fitzgerald
Occupation	Jazz Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1917(1917-04-25)
Age	107
Date Of Death	1996-06-15
Birthplace	Newport News
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Aries

Ella Fitzgerald Biography

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Singer who was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. “The Queen of Jazz who won thirteen Grammy Awards and became a legend thanks to her performance of “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall” and “I’m Making Believe.”

She was presented with an award called the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George H.W. Bush in the year 1992.

She was married to Benjamin Kornegay on December 26 1941. Following their divorce in 1943, she was married She married Benjamin Kornegay on December 26, 1941 and, after their annulment in 1943, she married Ray Brown on December 10, 1947. on December 10, 1947.

Ella Fitzgerald Net Worth

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the richest Jazz Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ella Fitzgerald 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After the demise from her mother, in 1932. was employed to search for a bordello as well as an Mafioso number runner.

Her interpretation of “Summertime” with Her rendition of “Summertime” with Louis Armstrong is considered one of the best collaborations in music history. is considered to be one of the most memorable collaborations in the history of music.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ella Fitzgerald Dating?

According to our records, Ella Fitzgerald married to Ray Brown , Benny Kornegay. As of December 1, 2023, Ella Fitzgerald’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ella Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ella Fitzgerald celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

What is Ella Fitzgerald most famous for?

Ella Fitzgerald, known as “The First Lady of Song,” was a revolutionary American jazz singer who performed all over the world. Her signature style included her iconic vocal range, clear tone and ability to improvise with her hallmark scat singing.

How many octaves Did Ella Fitzgerald have?

As countless sound engineers and a 2005 Mythbusters segment have proven, breaking a glass wouldn’t have been an unlikely feat for Fitzgerald, especially with her voice amplified. Most glasses resonate at a frequency around high C; with Fitzgerald’s two-octave range, hitting that note would have been no problem.

What happened to Ella Fitzgerald?

She had heart surgery in 1986 and had been suffering from diabetes. The disease left her blind, and she had both legs amputated in 1994. She made her last recording in 1989 and her last public performance in 1991 at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Fitzgerald died on June 15, 1996 , at her home in Beverly Hills.

What is Ella Fitzgerald's most famous song?

According to Spotify, one of the most used and most popular streaming platforms around, Ella Fitzgerald’s most popular song (and most-streamed song) is “ Dream A Little Dream Of Me ”, the single version featuring Louis Armstrong. That’s understandable. It’s one of her best songs!

How did Ella Fitzgerald change the world?

Ella Fitzgerald was one of the great voices of jazz. Throughout her career spanning over five decades, she contributed to defining different styles, such as swing and bebop, and recorded over 100 albums. She was the first African-American singer to obtain a Grammy Award.