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Helen Morgan (née Riggins; August 2, 1900 – October 9, 1941) was an American singer and actress who worked in films and on the stage. A quintessential torch singer, she made a big splash in the Chicago club scene in the 1920s.
- Singer, actress
- October 9, 1941 (aged 41), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Helen Riggins, August 2, 1900, Danville, Illinois, U.S.
Apr 24, 2024 · Helen Morgan (born Aug. 2, 1900, Danville, Ill., U.S.—died Oct. 8, 1941, Chicago, Ill.) was an American actress and singer whose talent was shown to greatest effect in the 1920s and ’30s as a nightclub performer of songs of heartbreak and hard living.
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Helen Morgan. Actress: Show Boat. Before the tragic legacies of songbird icons Édith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland took hold, there was the one...the original...lady who sang the blues and started the whole "bawl" rolling.
- August 2, 1900
- October 9, 1941
Actress: Show Boat. Before the tragic legacies of songbird icons Édith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland took hold, there was the one...the original...lady who sang the blues and started the whole "bawl" rolling. Like her successors, Helen Morgan lived the sad songs she sang...and more.
- January 1, 1
- Danville, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sep 26, 2023 · Throughout her career, Helen Morgan delivered profound and unforgettable performances, enchanting audiences worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 most popular songs that showcase Morgan’s exceptional talent and artistry: 1. “Bill” – Broadway Show “Show Boat”.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79684236/helen_l-morgan: accessed ), memorial page for Helen L Morgan (11 Mar 1918–14 Sep 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 79684236, citing Lind Memorial Cemetery, Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Mona Anderson (contributor 46620248).
