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My Take
Gaynor is, simply, the voice of survival. I Will Survive sold over fifteen million copies and transcended disco to become a universal anthem of resilience, and that alone secures her place in music history. But I Am What I Am cemented her as a singer whose work consistently affirms and uplifts. What moves me is the longevity, more than fifty years on stage, and her 2017 New Jersey Hall of Fame induction only confirms what audiences already knew. Some artists entertain; Gaynor genuinely helps people endure. I hold her in the highest regard for giving the world a song that refuses to quit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gloria Gaynor
- Name (Japanese)
- グロリア・ゲイナー
- Reading
- ぐろりあ・げいなー
- Born
- September 7, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / television actor / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Malcolm X Shabazz High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 New Jersey Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gloria Gaynor born?
Born September 7, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Gloria Gaynor from?
Gloria Gaynor is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Gloria Gaynor do?
Gloria Gaynor works as singer, television actor, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.