Gladys Knight

(1944-)

American singer

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Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944) is an American singer and actress. Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten. She has won seven Grammy Awards (four as a solo artist and three with the Pips), and is often referred to as the "Empress of Soul".

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Born	Gladys Maria Knight 17 May 1944 (age 81) Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Zodiac	Taurus
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William McDowell

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Married · 12 Apr 2001

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James Newman (ex Spouse) - · American relative · m. 1960; div. 1964 info edit

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Barry Hankerson 1946- · American record producer · m. 1974; div. 1979 info edit

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Les Brown 1945- · American TV personality · m. 1995; div. 1997 info edit

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James info 1st child with James Newman (ex Spouse) Male b. 1962 · Age: 63 · 1962- · Celebrity Baby

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Kenya info 2nd child with James Newman (ex Spouse) Female b. 1963 · Age: 62 · 1963- · Celebrity Baby

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Jomo info 3rd child with Barry Hankerson Male b. 26 Sep 1969 · Age: 55 · 1969- · Celebrity Baby

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