Cilla Black

Cilla Black (b. Priscilla Maria Veronica White 27 May 1943, d. 01 August 2015) was a British singer, entertainer and TV presenter.

Originating from Liverpool, she was championed as a solo artist by her friends The Beatles and like the Fab Four was also managed by Brian Epstein until his death. She had several hits during the 60s and 70s as well as hosting her own prime-time TV show on BBC One. She was the best-selling British female recording artist in the UK during the 1960s, releasing a total of 15 studio albums and 37 singles.

Black further reinvented herself as a television show presenter in the 1980s and 1990s, hosting entertainment shows such as Blind Date (1985–2003), The Moment of Truth (1998–2001) and Surprise Surprise (1984–2001).

She died on 01 August 2015, at the age of 72.