Nancy Wilson

American singer (1937–2018)
Person human Q467690
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Nancy Wilson

Summary

Nancy Wilson is a human[1]. She was born in Chillicothe[2]. She was born on February 20, 1937[3]. She passed away in Pioneertown[4]. She died on December 13, 2018[5]. She worked as a jazz musician[6], singer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and recording artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,327 views/month, #6,558 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nancy Wilson's place of birth was Chillicothe[2].
  • Nancy Wilson passed away in Pioneertown[4].
  • Nancy Wilson was born on February 20, 1937[3].
  • Nancy Wilson died on December 13, 2018[5].
  • Nancy Wilson was married to Kenny Dennis[12].
  • Nancy Wilson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Nancy Wilson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Nancy Wilson's professions included jazz musician[6].
  • Nancy Wilson worked as a singer[7].
  • Nancy Wilson's professions included television actor[8].
  • Nancy Wilson worked as a film actor[9].
  • Nancy Wilson's professions included recording artist[10].
  • Nancy Wilson's professions included jazz singer[15].
  • Nancy Wilson was educated at West High School[16].
  • Nancy Wilson received the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[17].
  • Nancy Wilson received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album[18].
  • Nancy Wilson received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[19].
  • Nancy Wilson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Nancy Wilson received the NAACP Image Awards[21].
  • Nancy Wilson received the NEA Jazz Masters[22].
  • Nancy Wilson is recorded as female[23].
  • Nancy Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Nancy Wilson's genre is jazz[25].
  • Nancy Wilson's genre is rhythm and blues[26].
  • Nancy Wilson's genre is ballad[27].

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Origins and Family

Nancy Wilson was born in Chillicothe[2]. She was born on February 20, 1937[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Education

Nancy Wilson was educated at West High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[6], singer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], recording artist[10], and jazz singer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[28], in United States[29], founded in 1978[30]; Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album[18], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1977[33]; Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[19], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1969[36]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38]; NAACP Image Awards[21], a group of awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1967[41]; and NEA Jazz Masters[22], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1982[44].

Personal Life

Among Nancy Wilson's spouses was Kenny Dennis[12].

Death and Burial

Nancy Wilson died on December 13, 2018[5]. She died in Pioneertown[4]. The cause of death was disease[45].

Why It Matters

Nancy Wilson ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,327 views/month, #6,558 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Nancy Wilson born?

Born in Chillicothe[2], Nancy Wilson…

Where did Nancy Wilson die?

Nancy Wilson died in Pioneertown[4].

Who was Nancy Wilson married to?

Nancy Wilson's spouses include Kenny Dennis[12].

What did Nancy Wilson do for work?

Nancy Wilson worked as jazz musician[6], singer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and recording artist[10].

Where did Nancy Wilson go to school?

Nancy Wilson was educated at West High School[16].

What awards did Nancy Wilson receive?

Honors received include Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[17], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album[18], Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[19], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . ohiohistory.org. ohiohistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Nancy, Sue
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