Dame Shirley Bassey: From Tiger Bay to Companion of Honour
Superstar Dame Shirley Bassey has been made a Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours.
The singer, from Cardiff, said she was “humbled” to join a 13-year-old fundraiser and two bereaved mothers in the honours list.
“Entertaining audiences for over 70 years has been a privilege,” the 86-year-old said.
“My heart is full of emotion and I am truly humbled."
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