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Lesley Sue Goldstein (May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015), better known with her family’s adopted surname as Lesley Gore, was an American singer and songwriter. At the age of 16, she recorded her first hit song "It's My Party", a US number one in 1963.
Apr 2, 2014 · Lesley Gore was a pop star of the 1960s, known for her hits "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me." She also pursued education and activism, and died of lung cancer in 2015.
Feb 16, 2015 · The web page reports the death of Lesley Gore, a pop singer who had several hits in the Sixties, such as "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me". It also mentions her collaboration with Quincy Jones, her Oscar nomination, and her coming out as a lesbian.
Feb 16, 2015 · The pop singer, who had four Top 5 hits in 1963, passed away from cancer in 2015. She was known for her songs "It's My Party", "You Don't Own Me" and "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows".
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Feb 17, 2015 · Lesley Gore, who was a teenager in the 1960s when she recorded hit songs about heartbreak and resilience that went on to become feminist touchstones, died on Monday in Manhattan. She was 68....
Feb 17, 2015 · Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the US charts with It's My Party aged 16 in 1963 has died, aged 68. Her partner of 33 years, Lois Sasson, confirmed she had died of lung cancer at a New ...
