Keely Smith

Keely Smith: Biography in Details

Who was Keely Smith?

Keely Smith was an American jazz singer who is active in a singing career since 1949.

She was best known for her hits as I Wish You, Love, Together, Cherokeely Swings, Angelina, I’m In Love Again, and Sweet and Lovely.

Keely Smith: Death, Age

This singer passed away at the age of 89 on 16 Dec 2017 in Palm Springs, California.

The reason for her death was heart failure and she was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.

Keely Smith: Birth, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

American renowned jazz singer Keely Smith was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia.

Keely Smith was born on 9 March 1928 and named Dorothy Jacqueline Keely.

Her father’s name was Howard Keely and her mother’s name was Fanny Stevens.

There is no information about her siblings, seems like she was a single child.

Keely Smith had an American nationality and she was of Irish and Native American ethnicity.

Keely Smith seems to be a pretty private person who hasn’t much revealed regarding her personal life.

There isn’t much information regarding her early life and education.

Since childhood, she had built up a strong interest in singing. Her singing idols were Ella Fitzgerald and June Christy.

Keely Smith: Career, Salary, and Net Worth

Talking about her career journey Keely Smith, she was active in singing since 1949. She started singing from an early age.

At the age of 14, she sang with a naval air station band led by Saxie Dowell and she got her first paying job with the Earl Bennett Band at the age of 15.

Keely Smith has sung many songs with her ex-husband Louis Prima like Angelina, Breaking It Up!, The Wildest!, Return of the Wildest, Buona Sera, Together, and much more.

In 1959, they have also won the first Grammy for Best Performance by a Vocal Group for “That Ol’ Black Magic”.

She also appeared in the 1959 film Hey Boy! Hey Girl!

Smith has appeared as a guest in Son of Eight In Every Port. She received a Grammy nomination for her albums Swing, Swing, Swing in 2002, and Keely Sings Sinatra in 2001.

In 1998, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was dedicated to her.

Her success in the career path has paid her well financially. Her net worth varies depending on various sources so for now, we can say that her net worth has grown significantly.

As of 2022, Keely Smith had an estimated net worth of $100 million. 

Rumor and Controversy

Unlike others, Keely Smith had neither been in rumors nor suffered a controversy in her life.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

There is no information about Keely Smith’s height, weight, body shape, and other measurements.

Her eyes and hair color were dark brown.

Social Media Profile

Keely Smith was not active on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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FAQs

What happened to Keely Smith?

• She passed away due to heart failure.

Who is Keely Shaye Smith married to?

• She was married to Pierce Brosnan.

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