Ella Fitzgerald Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4½ in |
Weight | 90 kg |
Date of Birth | April 25, 1917 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Date of Death | June 15, 1996 |
Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer who is often referred to as the “First Lady of Song”, “Queen of Jazz”, and “Lady Ella”. Her discography includes several albums like Ella Sings Gershwin, Songs in a Mellow Mood, Lullabies of Birdland, For Sentimental Reasons, Sweet and Hot, Like Someone in Love, Ella Swings Lightly, Ella and Her Fellas, Ella Fitzgerald Sings Sweet Songs for Swingers, Get Happy!, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, Rhythm Is My Business, Ella Sings Broadway, These Are the Blues, Whisper Not, Brighten the Corner, Misty Blue, Lady Time, Fine and Mellow, and Hello, Love. Her career spanned nearly 60 years and her accolades included 14 Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Born Name
Ella Jane Fitzgerald
Nick Names
The First Lady of Song, The First Lady of Jazz, The Queen of Jazz, Lady Ella

Age
She was born on April 25, 1917.
Died
On June 15, 1996, she died from a stroke at the age of 79 in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Residence
She resided in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Nationality
Education
Ella Fitzgerald attended Benjamin Franklin Junior High School.
Occupation
Singer
Family
- Father – William Fitzgerald
- Mother – Temperance “Tempie” (Williams)
- Others – Frances da Silva (Half-Sister)
Manager
Moe Gale and Norman Granz served as Ella Fitzgerald’s managers.
Genre
Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Traditional Pop, Blues, Soul, Doo-wop, Post-bop, Rock and Roll
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Decca Records, Verve Records, Capitol Records, Reprise Records, Pablo Records
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth was $10 Million at the time of her death.
Build
Large

Height
5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ella Fitzgerald had dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Ella Fitzgerald was of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Mezzo-soprano vocals
- Scat singing
Brand Endorsements
Ella Fitzgerald had been cast in TV commercials for –
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Memorex audio tape (1976-1978)
She had also done print adverts for –
- Memorex tape (1977)
- American Express credit cards (1988-1989)
Religion
Methodism

Ella Fitzgerald Facts
Featured Image by William P. Gottlieb / The Library of Congress / Public Domain
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