Died On This Date (October 15, 2011) Betty Driver / Noted English Singer & Actress
themusicsover Betty Driver
May 20, 1920 – October 15, 2011
Betty Driver was an English singer, author, and actress who is best known for her 2800+ appearances on the popular British soap opera, Coronation Street. Prior to that, Driver starred in numerous musicals where she was able to show off her skills as a singer, mostly of ballads. She also entertained millions via the radio for many years. During the ’40s, Driver fronted big bands with whom she traveled around Europe entertaining WWII soldiers. Betty Driver was 91 when she passed away on October 15, 2011.
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