[msb-alumni] Priscilla "Cilla" Black Dies in Spain at 72

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Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:43:55 -0400

BlankThe television personality Cilla Black has died at the age of 72 in Spain.

Spanish police quoted by the Telegraph said on Sunday that British national
Priscilla White – the Blind Date presenter’s real name – had died.

“We are still awaiting autopsy results but everything at this stage is pointing
towards her death being the result of natural causes,” a police spokesperson
said.

She had been staying at her holiday home near the Spanish resort of Marbella.

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The Liverpool-born entertainer had been suffering from arthritis and deafness
and told the Daily Mail last December she was “falling apart”.

Black said she no longer felt able to work despite getting a series of offers
following the ITV drama Cilla, in which Sheridan Smith depicted the early
stages of her career.

In another interview earlier last year, she told the Radio Times: “I’m going to
grow old disgracefully.”

Figures from the world of entertainment and beyond paid tribute to Black on
Sunday.

The business secretary, Sajid Javid, tweeted:

— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) August 2, 2015
Very saddened to hear that Cilla Black has died. Brought great joy to my
childhood. Thoughts with family & friends pic.twitter.com/BshqtQIi27

Chris Bryant, the shadow culture secretary, tweeted:

— Chris Bryant MP (@RhonddaBryant) August 2, 2015
Truly sad to hear that Cilla Black has died. Whenever I met her she was very
generous and entertaining with a wicked smile.

Television presenter Philip Scofield tweeted:

— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) August 2, 2015
I've just heard the incredibly sad news that the legendary Cilla has died. So
sad. A truly wonderful lady and an entertainment icon 😢

Fellow ITV personality Holly Willoughby tweeted:

— Holly Willoughby (@hollywills) August 2, 2015
So so sad to hear the news that we have lost one of my heroes, Cilla you were
one incredible lady! Sending all my love to her family. X

Holly Johnson, a fellow Liverpool-born performer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood
fame, tweeted:

— Holly Johnson (@TheHollyJohnson) August 2, 2015
Sorry to hear about the passing of Cilla Black who entertained millions
during her marvellous lifetime . pic.twitter.com/BZhfiFZrXr

Cilla Black – a life in pictures
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The singer began her career, which spanned five decades, in 1963 with two
number one singles: Anyone Who Had a Heart and You’re My World.

She was managed by Brian Epstein, who also managed the Beatles, after being
introduced by family friend Richard Starkey – better known as Ringo Starr.

Black met her husband, Bobby Willis, at the age of 17. He died of cancer in
1999.

Black’s presenting career began in 1984 with Surprise, Surprise, which ran
until 2001. However, she is best known for Blind Date on ITV, which ran for 18
years from 1985.

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