Lesley Gore

Pop Singer

Birthday May 2, 1946

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Feb 16, 2015 (68)

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About

Pop singer who soared to #1 with her Grammy Award-nominated song "It's My Party" in 1963.

Before Fame

She grew up in a household of musical talent, as her brother won an Oscar for the theme song to FAME.

Trivia

In 2004, she began hosting In The Life, which focuses on LGBT issues. A year later, she came out as a lesbian.

Family Life

Her younger brother is Michael Gore, a musician.

Associated With

Her hit single "It's My Party" was produced by Quincy Jones.