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- David Whitfield was born on February 2, 1925 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Nowhere Boy (2009), Sea Wife (1957) and Markadong hudas (1994). He was married to Sheila Priestman. He died on January 16, 1980 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- SpouseSheila Priestman(June 5, 1951 - January 15, 1980) (his death, 3 children)
- Light opera singer from 1950 until his death
- He died from a brain haemorrhage in Sydney, Australia, while on tour at the age of 54.
- He became the first British artist to have a UK No.1 single in the UK and in the United States with "Cara Mia", featuring Mantovani and his orchestra.
- David Whitfield was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull.
- He was the first British male vocalist to earn a gold disc and the third overall.
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