
Born: May 27, 1943
Entertainer
Famous for: Being one of Britain's best-loved entertainers
A hit singer and TV presenter – and a close pal of The Beatles – Cilla became a television staple as the host of Blind Date, a post she held for nearly two decades. In 1996 the Liverpool-born star's accomplishments were recognised by the Queen when she was awarded an OBE

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