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Kathy Kirby was born in Ilford, United Kingdom on October 20, 1938. Public records list Kathy Kirby as a singer. Death is recorded on May 19, 2011, at the age of 72.
My Take
Kathy Kirby is the kind of star whose story carries both dazzle and ache. At her 1960s peak she was one of the most recognized faces in British entertainment, and her second-place finish at Eurovision 1965 plus her hit cover of "Secret Love" cemented that glow. What moves me is how completely she embodied an era, the blonde, glamorous voice of postwar British pop. Fame that bright rarely lasts untroubled, and her later years were quieter. I think that contrast is exactly what makes her memorable: not a flawless legend, but a real artist whose best recordings still hold their shine long after 2011.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathy Kirby
- Name (Japanese)
- キャシー・カービー
- Reading
- きゃしー・かーびー
- Born
- October 20, 1938 – May 19, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kathykirby.co.uk/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy%20Kirby
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464324
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathy Kirby born?
Born October 20, 1938.
When did Kathy Kirby die?
Died May 19, 2011, aged 72.
Where was Kathy Kirby from?
Kathy Kirby was from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What did Kathy Kirby do?
Kathy Kirby worked as singer.