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TV singer Eydie Gorme dies at 84

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Last Updated : Aug 12 2013 | 3:25 PM IST

Eydie Gorme, of the famous 'Eydie and Steve', died of undisclosed illness at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas on Saturday. She was 84.

The popular singer, who was born in the Bronx, New York in 1928, began her music career in 1950, recording with the Tommy Tucker Orchestra and Don Brown, Contactmusic reported.

In 1953, Gorme was invited to appear on 'The Tonight Show Starring Steve Allen.'

She later appeared alongside singer Steve Lawrence, who later became her hubby and the couple, billed as 'Eydie and Steve', appeared on the show throughout the 50s.

Lawrence still performs while Gorme retired in 2009 at the age of 80.

She is survived by her husband Steve and their son David.

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First Published: Aug 12 2013 | 3:14 PM IST

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