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- Birth nameGloria Mia Wilson
- Gloria Lynne was born on November 23, 1929 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Seven (1995), U Turn (1997) and Psychic Killer (1975). She was married to Harry Alleyne. She died on October 15, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
- SpouseHarry Alleyne(? - 1968) (divorced, 1 child)
- Her mother was a gospel singer.
- When she was young, she sang with a choir.
- She recorded over 25 albums. She performed with Ray Charles and Johnny Mathis.
- Her recording of "I Wish You Love," the English-language version of a French song recorded by Charles Trenet, became her most enduring hit.
- She sang in church choirs, and attended concerts at the Apollo Theater while growing up. When she was 15, she sneaked out of the house and lied about her age to compete in the Apollo's amateur-night contest, which she won.
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