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Ella Fitzgerald (Ella Jane Fitzgerald (The First Lady of Song, The First Lady of Jazz, The Queen of Jazz, Lady Ella)) was born on 25 April, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia, USA, is a soundtrack,actress,composer. Discover Ella Fitzgerald'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 networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Ella Jane Fitzgerald (The First Lady of Song, The First Lady of Jazz, The Queen of Jazz, Lady Ella)
Occupation soundtrack,actress,composer
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 25 April 1917
Birthday 25 April
Birthplace Newport News, Virginia, USA
Date of death 15 June, 1996
Died Place Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Ella Fitzgerald Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Ella Fitzgerald height is 5' 4½" (1.64 m) .

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Height 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
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Who Is Ella Fitzgerald's Husband?

Her husband is Ray Brown (10 December 1947 - 28 August 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Benjamin Kornegay (26 December 1941 - 1942) ( annulled)

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Husband Ray Brown (10 December 1947 - 28 August 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Benjamin Kornegay (26 December 1941 - 1942) ( annulled)
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Ella Fitzgerald Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ella Fitzgerald worth at the age of 79 years old? Ella Fitzgerald’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Ella Fitzgerald's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1940

Ella joined ASCAP in 1940, and her chief musical collaborators included Chick Webb, Lupin Fien and Josef Myrow. Her popular-song compositions include "A-Tisket, A-Tasket", "You Showed Me the Way", "Spinnin' the Web", "I Found My Yellow Basket", "Chew, Chew, Chew", "Please Tell the Truth", "Oh! But I Do" and "Just One of Those Nights".

1941

Her first marriage on December 26, 1941 - to Harlem hustler Ben Kornegay - was quickly annulled at the advice of her agent and concerned friends. In later years, she denied having been married to Kornegay.

1949

She had an adopted son, Raymond Matthew Brown Jr. (born October 13, 1949). He was in fact her nephew, the child of her younger half-sister Frances Da Silva.

1955

She was a victim in an early attempt to integrate the classical music audience in Houston, Texas. In 1955, she, Dizzy Gillespie and Illinois Jacquet were arrested by the vice squad before a Jazz at the Philharmonic concert at Music Hall, charged with gambling backstage. They were released in time to perform, on a payment of a $50 bail. Also arrested, promoter Norman Granz indicated that the raid was a set-up in response to his insistence that the concert not be segregated.

1960

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6738 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.

1964

Was the first artist to chart in the United Kingdom with a cover of the John Lennon / Paul McCartney song, "Can't Buy Me Love" (1964). George Martin, The Beatles' long-time producer, said that this was one of his favorites of all the songs he produced.

1979

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1979) (charter member).

1986

Had a heart attack, followed by a five way bypass operation. [August 1986]

1987

She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C. (1987).

1995

Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995).

1996

On Saturday, June 15th, 1996, an era in jazz singing came to an end, with the death of Ella Fitzgerald at her home in California. She was the last of four great female jazz singers (including Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Carmen McRae) who defined one of the most prolific eras in jazz vocal style.

2002

Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 208-210. New York: Oxford University Press (2002).

2007

Pictured on a 39¢ USA commemorative postage stamp in the Black Heritage series, issued 10 January 2007.

2011

Her recordings of "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" and "Stone Cold Dead in the Market" were featured in the video game L.A. Noire (2011).