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| - | + | One of the most popular women in television, Cilla was the kindly aunt to the nation, bringing good cheer on shows such as ''Surprise, Surprise'' and ''Blind Date''. | |
Her roots lay in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. She served as a cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club. | Her roots lay in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. She served as a cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club. | ||
''The Moment of Truth'' showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires. | ''The Moment of Truth'' showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires. | ||
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| + | Cilla retired in 2003, when ''Blind Date'' ended. She died on 2 August 2015. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
Revision as of 18:29, 2 August 2015
Biography
One of the most popular women in television, Cilla was the kindly aunt to the nation, bringing good cheer on shows such as Surprise, Surprise and Blind Date.
Her roots lay in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. She served as a cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club.
The Moment of Truth showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires.
Cilla retired in 2003, when Blind Date ended. She died on 2 August 2015.
Trivia
Her late husband, Bobby Willis, was also her manager.
Her 17 and a half years at the helm of Blind Date made her the longest-serving female game show host in British TV history.
Books / Tapes
Cilla Black: Bobby's Girl by Douglas Thompson
