ISSUE NO. 1570
6 - 12 August 2015
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Cilla dies at home in Estepona, aged 72 POST-MORTEM results confirm she suffered a stroke By Jo Harvie Singer and TV presenter Cilla Black has died at her home on the Costa del Sol, aged 72. The much-loved star passed away on Saturday, August 1, at her home in Estepona. The coroner confirmed on Tuesday, August 4, that she died follow-
ing a stroke. She had been sunbathing and lost her balance as she stood up, hitting her head as she fell. The blow knocked her unconscious, and she would not have suffered during the stroke that resulted. Cilla’s career spanned more than 50 years, from huge hits in the 60s with Anyone Who Had a Heart, and Alfie, to a staple of Saturday night prime time TV in the 80s and 90s, presenting Surprise, Surprise and Blind Date. The Euro Weekly News spoke to a friend of Cilla’s, Sandro Morelli of Villa Tibiero. He said: “It’s very sad. I have known Cilla since the 70s. I remember back in the UK during the good old days when we
would socialise and visit places like Barbarellas.” Sandro added: “She was well known in and around Marbella, and on occasion she came here to eat with friends and family.” Born Priscilla Maria Veronica White, she changed her name to Cilla Black, but became a beloved household name simply as Cilla. She was discovered when working as cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, and her distinctive singing voice won the support of The Beatles, who championed her career in the early days.
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