Cilla Black was a British singer, actress and television personality. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Liverpool, England and raised in a Roman Catholic household. Black began her music career in 1963 and her singles ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’ and ‘You’re My World’ did exceptionally well in the UK. She made her television debut in 1968 when she hosted her own variety show, Cilla on the BBC network. She would move on to host hit shows like Blind Date (1985-2003) and Surprise Surprise (1984-2001). Black was married to British songwriter Bobby Willis and they had four children together. She died on August 1, 2015 at the age of 72. Cilla Black had a net worth of $25 million.
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