Singer Cleo Laine, regarded
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Jazz singer Cleo Laine died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 97. Known for albums like Once Upon a Time and Born on a Friday, she was also a star in Into the Woods and was married to John Dankworth.
Dame Cleo Laine, outstanding British jazz singer gifted with striking stage presence and vocal range
Dame Cleo Laine, the singer and actress who has died aged 97, was not only the best jazz vocalist that Britain ever produced, but was also one of the most versatile and enduring musicians from any part of the world.