American actress and singer. Born 5 May 1915 in New York City, New York, USA. Died 9 May 1998 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA. Married to Tony Martin (1937-1940, divorced). Married to Phil Harris (1941-1995, his death). A&E’s Biography said, She rose from the mean streets of New York’s Hell’s Kitchen to become the most famous singing actress in the world.