Rose-Marie (singer)

Rose-Marie
Born
Rose-Marie Kane

(1956-02-07)7 February 1956
Newry, Northern Ireland
Died5 June 2024(2024-06-05) (aged 68)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active1980s–2024
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentVocals

Rose-Marie Kane[1] (7 February 1956 – 5 June 2024) was a singer from Northern Ireland.

Early life

Rose-Marie Kane was born on 7 February 1956, as one of six siblings born to Ann and Owen Kane. She was raised on a farm outside Newry, County Down.[1]

Career

While Rose-Marie enjoyed success as a local and national television personality in the United Kingdom, she also released nineteen albums.[2]

At the International Music Awards, Rose-Marie was voted Most Popular Singer. She sold out the London Palladium on more than one occasion.[3]

Rose-Marie served as a judge for two series of the BBC talent show Go For It.[3] Her other television appearances included The Royal Variety Show, Shooting Stars, Doctors,[4] Big Brother's Little Brother, a documentary of herself and various chat shows. As well as her work on television, she was involved in acting in several stage productions and on radio, and played Rita in the 2001 film Cold Fish.[5]

Rose-Marie was also involved in charity work, including the promotion of road safety and charity for the underprivileged. Her legs were insured by Lloyd's of London.[3]

Death

On 3 June 2024, Rose-Marie died at the age of 68 in Blackpool, UK, her cause of death has not been confirmed.[6][7][8]

Selected discography

Source:[9]

UK singles

  • "When I Leave The World Behind" (1983) – UK #63
  • "Let The Rest Of The World Go By" (1984) – UK #76
  • "All The Love (In The World)" (1985) – UK #91

UK albums

  • Rose Marie Sings Just For You (1985) – UK #30
  • So Lucky (1986) – UK #62
  • Sentimentally Yours (1987) – UK #22
  • Together Again (1988) – UK #52
  • Memories Of Home (1996) – UK #51[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Rachel Dean (5 November 2019). "Rose-Marie reflects on her career, family and meeting 'iconic and lovely' Princess Diana". Belfast Telegraph. Mediahuis. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023. The first four girls — me, Ann, Madeline and Kathleen — were the Kane Sisters…
  2. ^ "Shock at sudden passing of 'much-loved' NI singer Rose-Marie who was recording 20th album". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Second Fiddle". 7 April 2000 – via IMDb.com.
  5. ^ "Cold Fish". 26 September 2001 – via IMDb.com.
  6. ^ "Newry entertainer Rose-Marie dies suddenly in Blackpool". Newry.ie. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Rose-Marie: Tributes as singer and entertainer dies at 68". BBC News. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Rose-Marie obituary: country singer who became popular TV personality". The Times. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Rose Marie". Official Charts. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  10. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 349. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.