- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSalome Wideman-Bey
- Salome Bey was born on October 10, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Due South (1994), The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special (1967) and On Their Knees (2001). She was married to Howard Berkeley Matthews. She died on August 8, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- SpouseHoward Berkeley Matthews(April 7, 1964 - September 8, 2016) (his death, 3 children)
- Children
- RelativesAndy Bey(Sibling)Darius de Haas(Niece or Nephew)
- Bey, a U.S. citizen, was awarded an honorary C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on November 17, 2005 for her services to the Performing Arts in Canada.
- She was a singer and songwriter known as Canada's "First Lady of the Blues".
- Was a member of the group Andy And The Bey Sisters. Parents with Howard Berkeley Matthews of musicians Sate and Tuku Matthews.
- Has two daughters, one son, and four grandchildren.
- Pictured on a nondenominated, permanent-rate Canadian commemorative postage stamp issued 22 April 2022. Price on day of issue was 92¢.
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