Edyie Gormé passed away today at the age of 84 after a brief illness in Las Vegas according to
People. Her husband Steve Lawrence said in a statement, “Eydie has been my partner on stage and in life for more than 55 years. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and even more the first time I heard her sing.” Then he added, “While my personal loss is unimaginable, the world has lost one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time.”
Steve and Edyie took their singing act around the world and became a Las Vegas staple for nearly 50 years until she retired in 2009. They were seen on numerous TV shows and performed with many of the greats as they were some of the best themselves.
So today keep her spirit alive by playing around on YouTube and listening to one of her many beautiful medleys. It will surely put a smile on your face on this sad day.
