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| Born | March 18, 1938 |
| Hometown | Stepney, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
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Kenny Lynch: Multitalented performer and doyen of light entertainment
- Kenny Lynch, who has died of prostate cancer aged 81, was a pioneering black British singer, songwriter and actor who was a familiar face at the light entertainment end of TV.Born and raised in the area around the Stepney docks in London’s East End, Lynch was one of 11 children fathered by Oscar, a Barbadian sailor, and Amelia, who Lynch described as “Irish”. His older sister Gladys (who predeceased him in 2003), under the stage name Maxine Daniels, made calypso recordings in the 1950s before developing into a superb jazz singer.
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Kenny Lynch: Up On The Roof singer and Carry On star dies
Singer and actor Kenny Lynch, who was known for his 1960s hit Up On The Roof, has died aged 81. Appearing in variety shows throughout the 1960s, and touring with The Beatles in 1963, he was one of the few high-profile black British singers of the swinging sixties. Thanking the NHS and the charity Sue Ryder, they said he died in the early hours of the morning, and "will be remembered and missed by many".
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Tributes after singer and actor Kenny Lynch dies aged 81
The entertainer's death was confirmed by his family on Twitter.
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'Up On The Roof' singer Kenny Lynch dies aged 81
The British entertainer passed away in the early hours of this morning.
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Kenny Lynch, Singer And Variety Performer, Has Died, Aged 81
He is best remembered for hits like Up On The Roof.
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Kenny Lynch, Carry on actor and singer, dies aged 81
Kenny Lynch has died aged 81.The death of the actor and singer, who was well known for his song Up On The Roof, was shared by his children, who shared a string of photos of him on Twitter .
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Tributes paid to singer and actor Kenny Lynch after he dies aged 81
Tributes have been paid to music star and entertainer Kenny Lynch, who has died at the age of 81.The singer, best known for his song Up On The Roof, died on Wednesday, his family said.A statement shared on Lynch's Twitter account said: "Saddened to share this news with you all. Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning.> Saddened to share this news with you all. Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning. He will be remembered & missed by many. We would like to say
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