Kathleen Ferrier
Person Female Born 22/4/1912 Died 8/10/1953
Contralto singer. Born Lancashire. Her brief marriage failed due to physical incompatibility. She learnt the piano and in a 1937 music festival she also competed in the singing contest for a bet. This led to a very successful career and international fame. Died University College Hospital of cancer which she had been fighting for over 2 years.
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