How old is shirley bassey

Her daughter Samantha sadly died in , with Bassey continuing to believe it was an act of foul play that resulted in her death. From her surviving daughter Sharon, Bassey has four grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Shirley Bassey has been given the freedom of her home city, Cardiff, but now resides in Monaco.

Throughout the late s, Bassey was seen on several occasions partying with East London gangster Reggie Kray. See more Latest Music News. Elton John. Rod Stewart. Born in , Bassey is best known for her expressive voice and for recording the soundtrack theme songs to the James Bond films "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker.

This month, she released her new album, "I Owe It All to You," which is earning rave reviews from her fans. You age more lovely and beautiful each year! Your voice and mannerisms are still electric! I am longing to see you in person perform!

The British-born singer's home country is currently in a second lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, which makes planning a potential tour uncertain. However, Bassey said she isn't ruling out going on stage in the future. She also contributes business and technology coverage to NBCNews.

Dame Shirley Bassey is to release her first new album in more than five years to celebrate her year career. The year-old superstar singer from Cardiff has released 70 albums and sold nearly million records. The album will be released later this year and is described as a "grand finale" dedicated to her fans.

Dame Shirley said: "The songs I have chosen all feel very personal and connected to my life. I hope they will do the same for my fans. Decca Records said the release would include brand new material written especially for the singer, as well as tracks to reflect her life and career. The recording is taking place in London, Prague, Monaco and the south of France, with the crew operating within coronavirus restrictions.

Biographer John Williams told BBC Radio Wales that it may not be Dame Shirley's last album, saying "with someone like Shirley, never say never, but it sounds like it would be a great way to go out". Born in Tiger Bay, Dame Shirley first started singing as a teenager in Cardiff, performing in pubs and clubs while also working in a factory.