Britain's esteemed singer, Cleo Laine, passes away, recognized for her exceptional career.
British Jazz Legend Cleo Laine Passes Away at 97
Cleo Laine, a distinguished British jazz singer and actress, has died at the age of 97. Laine was widely regarded as Britain's greatest contribution to jazz, with a career spanning jazz, classical music, and theater.
Born Clementina Dinah Campbell in 1927 to a Jamaican father and British mother, Laine's early musical education was ensured by her parents. She began performing publicly as a child and appeared as a movie extra by the age of 12. After joining her husband John Dankworth's band in 1951, Laine adopted her stage name.
Throughout her career, Laine was known for her exceptional scat singing skills and versatile performances. She interpreted works by Kurt Weill, Benjamin Britten, and other notable composers, and made multiple appearances on television shows such as The Muppet Show. Laine and Dankworth co-founded The Stables, a performance venue and charity, in 1970.
International tours, including multiple Carnegie Hall performances, and a Grammy award win are just a few of Laine's many accolades. In 1997, she was honoured with a damehood for her contribution to jazz music.
Laine passed away on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering British voice in jazz with a broad artistic reach throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries. She is survived by her children.
The Stables, a charity and venue founded by Laine and her late husband John Dankworth, expressed sadness over her death. Laine was married to Dankworth and together they created a lasting impact on the jazz music scene.
Key details include:
- Birth name: Clementina Dinah Campbell; born 1927 to a Jamaican father and British mother who ensured her early musical education.
- Early start: performed publicly as a child and appeared as a movie extra by age 12.
- Stage name given by her husband John Dankworth after joining his band in 1951.
- Versatile career: jazz singer, actress, and interpreter of classical and theatrical music, including scat singing and roles in opera.
- Co-founded The Stables venue and charity with Dankworth in 1970.
- International tours, including multiple Carnegie Hall performances, Grammy award winner, and television appearances such as on The Muppet Show.
- Honored with damehood in 1997 for contribution to jazz music.
- Died July 24, 2025, at age 97.
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- Cleo Laine, a renowned British jazz singer and actress, was a regular guest on entertainment shows, including The Muppet Show, showcasing her exceptional scat singing skills and versatile performances.
- Throughout her career, Laine was often joined by celebrities in various collaborative projects and performances, reflecting her widespread influence and appreciation in the entertainment industry.
