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Vera Lynn (Vera Margaret Welch) was born on 20 March, 1917 in East Ham, London, England, UK, is a Soundtrack, Actress, Music Department. Discover Vera Lynn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Vera Lynn networth?
| Popular As |
Vera Margaret Welch |
| Occupation |
soundtrack,actress,music_department |
| Age |
103 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March, 1917 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
East Ham, London, England, UK |
| Date of death |
18 June, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Ditchling, East Sussex, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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She is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 103 years old group.
Vera Lynn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 103 years old, Vera Lynn height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 7" (1.7 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Who Is Vera Lynn's Husband?
Her husband is Harry Lewis (11 August 1941 - 29 April 1998) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Harry Lewis (11 August 1941 - 29 April 1998) ( his death) ( 1 child) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Vera Lynn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Vera Lynn worth at the age of 103 years old? Vera Lynn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Vera Lynn's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
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Timeline
She was awarded the CH (Companion of Honour) in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to entertainment and charity in East Sussex, England.
On 13th September 2009 her greatest hits collection, "We'll Meet Again - The Very Best of Vera Lynn", topped the UK album chart, making her the oldest artist ever to do so, aged 92.
She is now widowed and residing in Ditchling in East Sussex. [June 2004]
Retired in 1995 after singing outside Buckingham Palace at the 50th V.E. Day celebrations. She often appears at war shows and made a surprise appearance at the 60th V.E Day show in London (2005).
She was the subject of the song "Vera" from the concept album "The Wall" by the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, which was subsequently adapted into a film, Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982). It refers to her famous 1939 song "We'll Meet Again".
She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1969 Queen's New Year Honours List and the DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1975 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Had a hugely successful music career. Which included being the first British female to top the American Billboard charts with "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" in 1952. That same year she had 3 top ten hits in the first ever official UK Singles chart on November 14th 1952. In 1957 she topped the UK Singles chart with "My Son, My Son" which featured the Frank Weir Orchestra.
Daughter: Virginia Penelope Ann Lewis (Virginia Lewis Jones), born 10th March 1945.
In Rhythm Serenade (1943), she sung in English the French song "Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux ?" which was written in 1938 by Paul Misraki (music) and André Hornez (lyrics). The English lyrics were written by Michael Carr and Tommie Connor and the title song became "I Love To Sing".
First professional engagement as a singer with Billy Cotton;s band in 1934. She was first hear on radio with Joe Loss the following year and subsequently worked as a vocalist for Charlie Kuntz and then Ambrose & His Orchestra.
Vera Lynn was born on March 20, 1917 in East Ham, London, England as Vera Margaret Welch. She was married to Harry Lewis.
