What is Ann Richards's full name?
Margaret Ann Borden
Ann Richards date of birth:
October 1, 1935
How old was Ann Richards when died?
46
Where was Ann Richards born?
San Diego, California, USA
When did Ann Richards die?
April 1, 1982
Where did Ann Richards die?
Hollywood, California, USA
Why did Ann Richards die?
Suicide by gunshot
Ann Richards body shape:
Slim
What color is Ann Richards's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Ann Richards's ethnicity?
White
What is Ann Richards nationality?
American
What is Ann Richards's occupation?
Singer
Ann Richards claim to fame:
I'm Shooting High
Short Biography
Ann Richards (October 1, 1935 - April 1, 1982) was an American jazz singer. She was born Margaret Ann Borden on October 1, 1935 in San Diego, California. Richards, who began taking singing lessons at ten and was self-taught on the piano, appeared on the West Coast music scene in 1954. She had a short stint with Charlie Barnet's band, and was later brought to the attention of Stan Kenton by songwriter Eddie Beal. Richards was with Kenton's band for a few months in 1955, and the two were married. The admiring Kenton helped her secure a contract with Capitol Records. She was paired with conductor Brian Farnon and arranger Warren Baker for her debut album, 1958's I'm Shooting High. A duet album with Kenton, Two Much, was released in 1961. Kenton and Richards had two children, Dana and Lance, but separated in 1961. Richards created scandal when she posed for the June 1961 issue of Playboy, subsequently signing a contract with the Atco Records division of Atlantic Records. The cover of her 1961 album Ann, Man! was taken from the shoot. Richards committed suicide on April 1, 1982 in Hollywood, California, dying at age 46 from a gunshot wound.