De Luce, Virginia (1921–1997)
De Luce, Virginia (1921–1997)
American theatrical dancer. Name variations: Blue Dove. Born 1921 in Newton, Massachusetts; died 1997 in Charlmont, Massachusetts; m. 3 times, including to Rick Riccardo.
Made professional debut at Leon and Eddie's—a popular Manhattan club—where she performed in conga line; was a lead singer in Roly Rogers band, appearing in numerous shows, movies, hotel cabarets and tv series; sang on "Arthur Godfrey" and other radio shows (1940s–50s); appeared on Broadway in hit musical New Faces of 1952 and later in Hollywood movie of same name; performed on Broadway in Who Was That Lady I Saw You With? (1958); produced several records to little success; lived and worked with Native Americans for numerous years, adopting name of Blue Dove.
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