Shirley Manson
| Born | August 26, 1966 |
| Hometown | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Net worth | $16 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Billy Bush, Eddie Farrell |
| Parents | John Mitchell, Muriel Flora Manson |
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