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| Born | September 7, 1943 |
| Hometown | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Linwood Simon (m 1979 - 2005) |
| Parents | Queenie May Proctor , Daniel Fowles |
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Tina Turner Remembered by Beyoncé, Angela Bassett and More: ‘Long Live the Queen’
- Music makers and entertainers were quick to react to the news of Tina Turner’s death on Wednesday evening, penning touching tributes to the soulful diva across social media. Turner was said to have died peacefully in her home in Switzerland at age 83. Mick Jagger, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross and more lauded the “Queen of Rock’n […]
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Gloria Gaynor Says She’s ‘Very Happy’ After ‘Extremely Liberating’ Divorce
"I have not only survived, I have thrived," the disco icon said of her life.
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Gloria Gaynor Reflects on 'Extremely Liberating' Divorce After 26 Years: 'I'm Very Happy'
The disco queen opens up about love, loss and 45 years of "I Will Survive" in this week's issue of PEOPLE
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Miley Cyrus' breakup anthem 'Flowers' praised by Gloria Gaynor: 'Carries the torch of empowerment'
Miley Cyrus is earning her "Flowers" from another music icon: Gloria Gaynor. The disco singer praised Cyrus for her new breakup anthem.
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'Lights Up': Harry Styles to perform Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Acrisure Arena
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20 through ticketmaster.com. Fans can also register for a presale on Ticketmaster's "verified fan" platform.
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Lara Patangan: Embrace your inner Fly Girl in 2023 and dance like everyone's watching
A rhythm-challenged local author learns that you don't have to be good at something to love it, so don't be afraid to try new things.
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Harp Talks ‘Masked Singer’ Season 8 Win: ‘I Was as Surprised as Anyone When I Made It Through Every Round’
In addition to two high-profile TV gigs, the singer is working on her second full-length album.
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Remember the name: Can fame make you live forever? | MARK HUGHES COBB
Irene Cara won an Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe, starred in films and TV, topped record charts and toured in starring roles. Did "Fame" preserve her name?
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Gloria Gaynor 'Very Excited' to Make Her Film Acting Debut in New Movie 'The Thursday Night Club'
The disco queen tells PEOPLE she's ready to get out of her "comfort zone" in the new film, which will hit Pure Flix on Nov. 1
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Gloria Gaynor, Masked Singer Mermaid, Went on to See 'How Recognizable My Voice Is' to the Public
The "I Will Survive" singer tells PEOPLE she enjoyed "the idea of people trying to guess my voice"
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Mario Cantone Reacts to Andrew Lloyd Webber Calling Him a 'Young Voice' on The Masked Singer
"I'm like, 'Gosh, I'm five steps away from buying a walker,'" the And Just Like That... star, who competed as Maize on the Fox singing competition, tells PEOPLE exclusively
