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Katherine Anderson died of heart failure on September 20, 2023, at age 79. As of 2024, Juanita Cowart Motley is the only surviving original member of the group. Legacy
- 1960–1971
- Inkster, Michigan, U.S.
Katherine Elaine Anderson Schaffner (January 16, 1944 – September 20, 2023) was an American singer best known as a member of the Marvelettes. Biography. Anderson was born in Inkster, Michigan, United States, and was raised in a housing project built by Henry Ford.
Sep 21, 2023 · Katherine Anderson was one of the original members of The Marvelettes, the Motown girl group that had hits like "Please Mr. Postman" and "Don't Mess With Bill". She left the group in the 1970s and focused on community work and family, returning to the spotlight for the group's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Oct 10, 2023 · Katherine Elaine Anderson Schaffner, singer and counsellor, born 16 January 1944; died 20 September 2023. Explore more on these topics.
Sep 21, 2023 · The Motown singer and songwriter passed away at age 79, according to her daughter's Facebook post. She was a founding member of The Marvelettes, who had hits like "Please Mr. Postman" and "Don't Mess With Bill".
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Sep 21, 2023 · Detroit Free Press. Hear this story. 0:03. 0:41. Singer Katherine Anderson Schaffner, who helped Motown Records achieve its first No. 1 pop hit with her group the Marvelettes, died Tuesday...
Sep 22, 2023 · Schaffner was one of the original members of the Motown girl group that sang hits like "Please Mr. Postman" and "Playboy". She passed away on September 20, 2023, of heart failure in Michigan.
