Born
1917-03-20
Died
2020-06-18 (103 years old)
Birthplace
East Ham, London, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Vera Lynn
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.
Also known as
Vera Margaret Welch
