Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.
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| Full name at birth | LaDonna Adrian Gaines
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| Claim to fame | Hot Stuff
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| Date of birth | 31 December 1948
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| Place of birth | Boston, Massachusetts
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| Date of death | 17 May 2012
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| Age | 63 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Naples, Florida
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| Cause of death | Lung Cancer
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| Resting place | Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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| Occupation | Singer, Dancer
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| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Distinctive feature | Voice And Hair
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| Net worth | $75,000,000 USD
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| University | Northeastern Illinois Universitiy In Chicago, Illinois USA
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- Ranked #37 on VH1's Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
- Her orgasmic 16 minute song, "Love To Love You Baby", was the first extended release single, the mother of all dance maxi-singles.
- Only person to have guest-hosted "Bandstand" (1952).
- Is one of seven children (has 5 sisters, 1 brother).
- Donna is also an exhibited (and highly regarded) artist and her paintings sell for tens of thousands.
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- Albums (244) keyboard_arrow_right
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- Photos (173) keyboard_arrow_right
- Lists (106) keyboard_arrow_right
- Filmography (287) keyboard_arrow_right
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