MacKenzie, Gisele (1927–2003)

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MacKenzie, Gisele (1927–2003)

Canadian singer. Born Gisele Marie-Louise LaFleche, Jan 10, 1927, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died Sept 5, 2003, in Burbank, CA; attended Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto; m. Robert Klein (div.); m. Robert J. Shuttleworth, 1958 (div.); children: (2nd m.) Gigi Downs and Mac Shuttleworth.

Best known for regular appearances as a vocalist on tv's "Your Hit Parade" (1953–57); also starred on "The Gisele MacKenzie Show" (1957–58) and had hit record "Hard to Get"; made frequent guest appearances on "The Jack Benny Program," among others.

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