Friday, March 29, 2024

Lesley Gore, The Great Singer of “It’s My Party,” Dies of Cancer at 68

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Lesley Gore has died at the age of 68 from cancer. It’s a shock because we see her in New York all the time and she is a beloved pop icon. Lesley was sort of the Katy Perry of her time, a real pioneer with a vision for young girls and women. Her belting voice was unmistakeable and her hits were indelible. They’ve lasted right along. Imagine that the early hits came 50 years ago– she was 18. And it will always be her party.

Roger Friedman
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Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.
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