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Singer and actress Kaye Stevens passes away

Singer and actress Kaye Stevens passes away

TRIBUTES have been paid to the singer and actress Kaye Stevens who has passed away aged 79.

Ms. Stevens had performed regularly with the famous Rat Pack — Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. But she also enjoyed success as a solo performer and was a regular on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show.

During the Vietnam War, Ms. Stevens teamed-up with Bob Hope’s USO tour to perform for troops in the war zone.

Her acting career included appearances in a number of films and TV movies. 

Film credits included The Interns (1962) and Jaws 3-D (1983).

She appeared in a number of TV series over the years including a long run in Days Of Our Lives (1974—1979), as well as appearances in Chips, B.L. Stryker and Police Woman. 

In recent years Ms. Stevens had performed only Christian and patriotic music. 

She had lived for many years in Margate, Florida, where a park was named after her.

To view a recent interview with Kaye Stevens click here.

 

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