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Denise Katherine Matthews (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016), known professionally as Vanity, was a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and actress who turned away from her music and acting career to concentrate on evangelism. Her career lasted from the early 1980s until the early/mid-1990s. She was the lead singer of the female trio Vanity 6 from 1981 until it disbanded in 1983. They are known for their 1982 pop hit "Nasty Girl".

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Born	Denise Katrina Matthews 4 January 1959 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Died	15 February 2016 (aged 57) Fremont, California
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Anthony Smith 1967- American football player · m. 1995; div. 1996 info edit

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Patricia Matthews · Sister · 1927-2006 · American novelist edit info

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