 Marguerite Piazza singing in Memphis, Tennessee in 1973 Image by Ed Uthman, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Marguerite PiazzaMarguerite Piazza Marguerite Piazza American opera singer and philanthropist Marguerite Piazza (May 6, 1920[1] – August 2, 2012) was an American soprano, entertainer and philanthropist from New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Marguerite Piazza Marguerite Piazza performing in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1973 Born (1920-05-06)May 6, 1920 New Orleans, Louisiana Died August 2, 2012(2012-08-02) (aged 92) Memphis, Tennessee Alma mater Loyola University New Orleans Occupations Opera singer, philanthropist Children 6 Close Early life In 1920, Piazza was born as Marguerite Clair Lucille Luft. Piazza's parents were Albert William Luft, Jr. (c. 1897–September 12, 1923) and Margherita (née Piazza; c. 1900–1958, later known as Margaret), who wed on January 24, 1917. Around 1927, Piazza's mother Margaret Luft wed Reuben Davis… (Source: Wikipedia)
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