Veteran jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine dies aged 97
Published: 7/25/2025

Jazz legend Dame Cleo Laine, known for her wide vocal range, has passed away at 97. Her career spanned decades, marked by notable collaborations with renowned musicians and a groundbreaking Grammy win. Laine, along with her late husband John Dankworth, founded The Stables arts center, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry and aspiring artists.