Cleo Laine

(1927-2025)

English singer

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Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth (born Clementine Dinah Bullock; 28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025) was an English singer and actress known for her scat singing. She was the wife of jazz composer and musician Sir John Dankworth and the mother of bassist Alec and singer Jacqui Dankworth. Laine had popular success with singles such as "You'll Answer To Me" and appeared in a range of musical theatre productions. She received a number of awards and honours including appointment as an OBE in 1979, and a Grammy in 1986; she became a dame in 1997.

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Born	Clementine Dinah Bullock 28 October 1927 Southall, Middlesex, England, UK
Died	24 July 2025 (aged 97) Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Zodiac	Scorpio
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George Langridge - · British building and construction · m. 1946; div. 1957 info edit

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John Dankworth 1927-2010 · British musician · m. 1958 info edit

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Stuart info 1st child with George Langridge Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Alec info 2nd child with John Dankworth Male b. 14 May 1960 · Age: 65 · 1960- · Celebrity Baby

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Jacqui info 3rd child with John Dankworth Female b. 1963 · Age: 62 · 1963- · Celebrity Baby

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