In the late '70s, West's image underwent a huge metamorphosis; the woman who had once performed outfitted in conservative gingham dresses, and had originally refused to record Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through the Night" because it was "too sexy", began appearing in spandex-sequined Bob Mackie designs. Today, her hometown of McMinnville, Tennessee holds a "Dottie West Music Festival" each year in October. During the early and mid '80s, Shelly achieved several more hits, including Top 10 solo hits "Flight 309 to Tennessee" and "Another Motel Memory". At that point, amid major changes in the country music industry that impacted the careers of many established country stars, the younger West retired to focus on her family. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. If you can't do it with feeling, then don't." / What would have been the 89th birthday of Dottie West was commemorated Monday afternoon at the . Photo by Byron Allen. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Browse 524 photo of dottie west stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Singer-songwriter who influenced country music with her songs like "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" and her mentoring of future stars. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She also joined her high school band, "The Cookskins", where she sang and played guitar. Those minor hits were followed by a top 10 hit with Jim Reeves called "Love Is No Excuse." 1 hit, "Lesson in Leavin'" became a major hit once again in 1999 by Jo Dee Messina (who stayed at No. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. All Rights Reserved. The popularity of the commercial prompted her to release the song as a single, and it became one of her biggest hits, reaching No. Doctors said that West knew the extent of her injuries and even visited with Kenny Rogers shortly before her last operation. In the late-70s, she teamed up with country pop superstar, Kenny Rogers for a series of duets which took her career to new highs, earning Platinum selling albums and No. Dottie was born on August 25, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, but lived most of her life in Knoxville, Tennessee with the love of her life, her husband of 61 years, Jack West. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Every dollar donated to the Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports its educational mission: to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Dottie West and Kenny Rogers at the Country Music Association Awards, 1978. Online condolences may be made at rosefuneraltn.com. Dottie developed a knack for writing early, penning her first song, "Frog Pond Boogie," at the age of eleven. [1], Although she remained a popular touring act, West's financial problems mounted. After a car accident in her Corvette and a public auction of her mansion and possessions, she began making plans for a comeback, including an album of duets and autobiography. She was always looking out for others and going out of her way to do things for fans, family and friends. Scotty Stevenson and The Canadian Night-Hawks featuring Bernie and Ruth MacLean, Johnny Brown and Buddy Ackers. Photo by L. A. Turner. In 1977, she was recording the song "Every Time Two Fools Collide" when, according to legend, Kenny Rogers suddenly entered the studio and began singing along. 8 smash "Paper Mansions"), Dottie West Sings Sacred Ballads, and I'll Help You Forget Her. A blood alcohol test performed after the crash found that Thackston had a blood alcohol level of .08, which was not enough for him to be deemed intoxicated under Tennessee law.[9]. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Please reset your password. The Museum is using atimed ticketing systemto help ensure a positive visitor experience, especially on busy days. 16. In 1981, West had a pair of back-to-back No. When she began to have pain in her legs, Jessie took her to the doctor where they ran some blood work. However, as the Nashville sound progressed, West, like her friend Patsy Cline, began wearing more contemporary outfits on occasion, yet still remaining true to the sweetheart image as well. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. After the death of best friend, Patsy Cline, she signed with RCA Records and her 1964 self-written song, "Here Comes My Baby", won a Grammy Award, making her the first female Country Music singer to win that honor. 2 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles in 1973. West broke style boundaries in the country music scene when she partnered with Hollywood Stylist to the Stars Bob Mackie, who also designed for Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, Ann-Margret, and Tina Turner. Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Williams, age 78, of Wellston, sadly passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Four Winds Community in Jackson. Lee starred with Kenny Rogers, wore all of West's original clothes, including her famed Bob Mackie outfits, and even sang West's hits for the movie. The family soon moved to a bigger, better house, but like many rural families at the time, the family was still so poor they lacked electricity and indoor plumbing and had to make their own soap out of hog grease and lye. 19 on the country charts. She was the eldest child to the family of ten. The ad itself also netted a Clio Award for commercial of the year and she became the first country artist ever to win that particular honor. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region "Dottie West". 73 on the pop charts. West's fan-club president, Sandy Orwig, told TNN in a 1995 interview that West told her that the "IRS would show up at her door anytime of the day or night, taking her possessions. But Dottie had dignity and started to rebuild her empire. If not for her music, most people remember her for either her stage presence or overall good nature. Failed to report flower. Wests memorial stone, which is located at Mt View Cemetery, is now registered as an official stop on the Tennessee Music Pathways tour. She is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 59 years old group. 29 mos. There she met her first husband, a steel guitarist named Bill West, with whom she had four children[citation needed] and from whom, by dint of her marriage to him, she drew the stage name she used throughout her career. The bright lights and glamour were a long way from her rural upbringing. The album was her last with Atkins, and she followed it in 1970 with two releases, Forever Yours and Country Boy and Country Girl, a collection of pairings with Jimmy Dean. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. West was a technical adviser for a television biopic about her mother's life, Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story, produced by and starring actress Michele Lee. In 1986, she made her screen debut in the science fiction film The Aurora Encounter. We will open the website in a new tab for your convenience! West earned her first Top 40 hit in 1963 with "Let Me Off at the Corner", followed a year later by the Top Ten duet with Jim Reeves "Love Is No Excuse". Membership to the Grand Ole Opry followed, launching a career that would result in over 400 self-written songs, 40 albums, 100 singles and 16 Grammy nominations. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Cline even offered to help pay West's rent or buy groceries when she and Bill were struggling to stay in Nashville. As a solo artist, Shelly notched her own No. We have set your language to Immediate family members of Dottie West were on hand Monday during the Tennessee Music Pathways dedication. Pictured, from left, are son Dale West, granddaughter Tess Frizzell and great-grandchildren Fable and Gatsby. As West related to Ellis Nassour in the 1980 book Patsy Cline, the greatest advice Cline ever gave her was, "When you're onstage sing to the audience with all of your heart and mean it. Her popularity as a featured performer on the Grand Ole Opry endured as well. West and Winters filed for divorce in 1990, and he sued her for $7,500. If ever there was an example of a Country Music artist rising above the odds to achieve stardom, it would be Dottie West. [8] The album was to feature friends Kenny Rogers, Roger Miller, Tanya Tucker, and Tammy Wynette. Dorothy Marie Marsh was born in Tennessee on October 11, 1932. Dottie West traded her gingham dresses in for glitz and glamour, changing the face of the modern woman in Country Music. In 1995, actress Michele Lee, with the help of West's daughter Shelly, produced and starred in the made-for-TV biopic Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story that premiered on CBS. You are now leaving our website and onto another web property, which may include a different set of terms or conditions. Wests daughter, Shelly West, became a country star, too. A survivor at heart, Dottie lived through a childhood of savage beatings and sexual abuse from her father. Born Dorothy Marie Marsh, West grew up in a large, impoverished family. Arrangements by Rose Funeral and Cremation Mann. Dottie West's net worth Family (1) Spouse Al Winters ( 28 June 1983 - 1990) (divorced) Byron Metcalf ( 27 August 1973 - 1981) (divorced) Bill West (1953 - 1972) (divorced) (4 children) Trivia (10) Singer. and cond. West was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States,[1] where her mother, country star/songwriter Dottie West began appearing on the television program Landmark Jamboree as one half of a country-pop vocal duo called the Kay-Dots alongside partner Kathy Dee as Dottie was reinventing herself as a country pop star, and as she grew up in the country music genre, Shelly's style was not significantly different from that of her mother's. On August 30, 1991, West was scheduled to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Her father sexually abused her and was imprisoned. Dottie West was one of the most successful, . Know Before You Go: Directions, Parking, and Hotels. On august 30, 1991 Dottie was scheduled to appear at The Grand Old Opry. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She died in 1991 from injuries in a car accident at age 58 but will always be remembered as one of the great queens of country music. There was a problem getting your location. This is a carousel with slides. Learn more about American Currents: State of the Music. Dottie Rambo was born Joyce Reba Luttrell March 2, 1934 in Madisonville, Kentucky during the height of the Great Depression. Anyone Who Isnt Me Tonight with Kenny Rogers Country Music Association Awards, 1978. Dottie was a loving mother who later became the owner of Watson & West Realty before retiring to enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dottie West. As the 1980s progressed, West's popularity began to slip. After living with the sheriff for a short time, she moved to McMinnville with her mother and siblings. She is the mother of Shelly West. After releasing the Here Comes My Baby LP in 1965, Dottie and producer Chet Atkins reunited the following year for Suffer Time, which generated her biggest hit yet in "Would You Hold It Against Me". Born Dorothy Marie Marsh outside McMinnville, Tennessee, Dottie was the oldest of 10 children of Hollis and Pelina Marsh. Dottie West HISTORY WITH BILLY BOB'S: . Her career began in 1959 when she made her first recording for Starday Records. She insisted he be treated first. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Failed to remove flower. The Life of Dottie West. Actress: The Aurora Encounter. Try again later. Dottie's father, Hollis Marsh, was an alcoholic who beat and sexually abused her. Patsy Cline served as Wests mentor, and West, in turn, befriended other performers and writers, boosting the careers of Larry Gatlin, Jeannie Seely, and Steve Wariner. On September 4, 1991, during her third operation, West died on the operating table at 9:43a.m., at the age of 58. As per the report, Dottie West lives in Smithville, Tennessee, United States. She is survived by her daughters Betty Hamlett Sundqvist (Ingmar) and Janice West Holmes (Tommy) of Knoxville. 32 for her tight spandex outfits from the 1980s. There was no doubt that Dottie west was one of the hottest rising stars and her follow up #1 "Here Comes My Baby" proved it. Promotional studio portrait of American country singer Dottie West , wearing cowboy boots and seated on a Western desert backdrop, circa 1979. Following her divorce from Metcalf, she married Al Winters whom she later divorced in 1990. In this video, Dottie's close friend Jeannie Seely and Dottie's daughter Shelly join thei. Dottie successfully auditioned for Starday Records in 1959, but little came of the affiliation. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. After the release of House of Love in 1974, West notched a number of Top 40 hits including the Top 10 "Last Time I Saw Him",[6] "House of Love", and "Lay Back Lover". In 1951, she obtained a music scholarship to Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. ). Her penchant for composingas well as . As a result, Reeves helped West secure a recording contract with RCA Victor. After two years, its worked out perfectly as this ended up on what would have been her 89th birthday., Dale West, son of Dottie West, attended the event and said, Today has hit the heart in every way so that she is still remembered., Wests granddaughter, Tess Frizzell, said, This means everything. A couple of weeks later, President George H.W. Her duet partnership with Kenny Rogers resulted in hit albums and vocal duo awards for 1978 and 1979. [1] West was married to Allen Frizzell between 1981 and 1985.[1]. A system error has occurred. Dottie West and Jerry Bradly at RCA Studios, 1973. In March, her Los Angeles manager sued her for $130,000. This new music super-stardom for Dottie led to multiple appearances on all the major variety and talk shows of the era as well as acting gigs on "The Dukes of Hazard", "The Fall Guy" and "The Love Boat". See clips from your favorite artists. She is the daughter of country star Dottie West. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dottie West was born in Smithville, United States. This new style shocked many in the then conservative country music industry, however her style blended naturally into other music industry fashions who were already wearing similar outfits. Family Life. Adapted from theCountry Music Hall of Fameand MuseumsEncyclopedia of Country Music, published by Oxford University Press. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism. View the An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil event page. Dorothy "Dottie" West, 89, of Dixon, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon. Dottie West promotional photo from 1977. All materials are presented for educational purposes and are used, to the best of their knowledge, under the "Fair Use" copyright laws. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Released as a duet, the single hit number one, West's first; the duo's 1979 "All I Ever Need Is You" and 1981 "What Are We Doin' in Love" topped the charts as well, and a 1979 duets album titled Classics also proved successful. She died due to injuries from the accident days later while in the hospital. The single made Dottie the first female country artist to win a Grammy Award (Best Female Country Vocal Performance), leading to an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. This browser does not support getting your location. On weekends, the Wests would drive to Nashville to cultivate music industry contacts. After her abusive, alcoholic father abandoned the family, her mother opened a small cafe. Altogether she wrote more than four hundred songs for herself and other artists, saw sixty-three singles reach the Country Charts, and earned sixteen Grammy Award nominations. it wasn't until the success of Dotties singles "An Angel on Paper" and "Let Me Off At the Corner" did Dottie start to make a name for herself. In June 2005, CMT honored Shelly and her duet partner, David Frizzell, when they were voted number six on its 100 Greatest Duets Special. Is portrayed by Michele Lee in Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995). Country Singer. 14, becoming a major crossover hit in mid-1981. Weve updated the security on the site. Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight. In 1973, her signature song "Country Sunshine" became a hit Coca-Cola jingle and, in 1974, her marriage to Bill West ended. Raymond Bernard, Paul Buskirk and His Little Men featuring Hugh Nelson, Patti Page - With Vic Schoen & His Orchestra, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper and The Clinch Mountain Clan, Eddy Arnold with Orchestra and Choir conducted by Charles Grean, Eddy Arnold - Arr. However, the album never materialized. In 1977, West released her first album under United Artists, When It's Just You and Me. The always hopeful Dottie was always dreaming of making a profession out of singing. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. West was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, where her mother, country star/songwriter Dottie West began appearing on the television program Landmark Jamboree as one half of a country-pop vocal duo called the Kay-Dots alongside partner Kathy Dee as Dottie was reinventing herself as a country pop star, and as she grew up in the country music genre, Shelly's style was . West scored additional Top Ten singles with Would You Hold It Against Me (1966) and Paper Mansions (1967), as well as hit duets with Reeves (Love Is No Excuse, 1964) and Don Gibson (Rings of Gold, 1969). Al Winters (28 June1983 - 1990)( divorced), Byron Metcalf (27 August1973 - 1981)( divorced), Bill West (1953 - 1972)( divorced)( 4 children). A previously planned country music-themed week for the 1991-92 season of the syndicated Family Feud scheduled to feature Grand Ole Opry stars playing for charity was dedicated in her memory. View the Songwriter Session: Kelly Archer event page. 1 in 1983 entitled "Jose Cuervo". Trivia. Country music singer and songwriter Dottie West enjoyed one of the longest hitmaking careers of any woman of her generation. Dottie West was also modern country pioneer in writing advertising jingles (including Coca-Colas famous Country Sunshine campaign of the 1970s) and a wide-ranging duet singer. - photo by Sheila Fann. We use cookies in the following ways: (1) for system administration, (2) to assess the performance of the website, (3) to personalize your experience, content and ads, (4) to provide social media features, and (5) to analyze our traffic. 2 hit, "Country Sunshine", was used in Coca-Cola commercials in the mid- and late-1970s. Since the untimely death in 1991 of Dottie West, nothing has done more to memorialize and pay homage to her brilliant, if contradictory, life and career than the movie project conceived and created by former Broadway star/Knots Landing heroine Michele Lee. Then cast a spell over them. She also had seven great-grandchildren: Taylor and Kaylynn Hamlett, Brice and David Hamlett, Winnie and Eve Holmes, and Hayden Holmes whom she loved being able to see and visit. Most of her singles released at the time had failed even to peak in the Top 40, and her album sales were declining. A TV movie of her life aired in 1995. On August 30, 1991, Dottie was involved in a major car accident, eventually dying five days later, on September 4, from injuries sustained in the accident. This is strictly a non-profit website. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Her song "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" became a country music standard, covered by everyone from Dean Martin to Perry Como to Ray Price. After all of the work done over the last couple of years at the TBD, we were excited to welcome friends, family and fans to this unveiling, said Cantrell. . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? There was an error deleting this problem. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Death Along the way, West shed her gingham-clad, sweetheart image and emerged as a glamorous, sexy star with a $50,000 wardrobe and a glitzy stage show. Dorothy Marie "Dottie" West (October 11, 1932 September 4, 1991) was an American country music singer and songwriter. secondhandsongs.com. The West and David Frizzell pairing by chance took spots on the country charts held in the late '70's by Dottie West and Kenny Rogers. At the time, they did know about West's impoverished childhood in McMinnville, Tenn., and her move to Nashville, where she achieved fame as part of a tight-knit group of artists that included. Dottie began appearing on local radio just shy of her 13th birthday and went on to study music at Tennessee Tech, where she also sang in a band; the group . She recorded several hits, including duets with David Frizzell, in the early 1980s. [1] She also was a successful solo artist, having her own number-one hit, "Jos Cuervo" in 1983. Try again later. [1] The family was extremely poor. Her career began in 1959 when she made her first recording for Starday Records. 00:00. All materials are presented for educational purposes and are used, to the best of their knowledge, under the "Fair Use" copyright laws. [1] However, she did introduce herself to younger audiences as she lent her voice to Melissa Raccoon in the film The Raccoons and the Lost Star in 1983, a precursor to the later series produced by Kevin Gillis, The Raccoons. Fashion style: From Gingham to Bob Mackie, Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story, www.dottiewestremembered.com- A comprehensive Fan Site, If It's All Right With You/Just What I've Been Looking For, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Dottie_West&oldid=4336728, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Songwriters Award - "Is This Me" (w/ Bill West), Songwriter's Award - "Here Comes My Baby" (w/ Bill West), Best Female Country Vocal Performance - "Here Comes My Baby", Songwriter's Award - "What's Come Over My Baby" (w/ Bill West), Vocal Duo of the Year - (w/ Kenny Rogers), Billboard Magazine's 200 Most Played Artists, Reeves died before they released an album together, "Rings of Gold", "There's a Story Goin' Around", West died before an album was put together, Oermann, Robert K. (1998). Her career began in 1959 when she made her first recording for Starday Records. Bad investments and a lull in Wests career in the late 1980s led to bankruptcy in 1990. Her hits continued through the rest of the 1960's and into the 1970's, a highpoint being her song "Country Sunshine" in 1973 which earned her two more Grammy nominations and was used in an iconic Coca-Cola commercial. Dottie Wests income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. Along with her friends and fellow recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists. Dottie West was one of country music's greatest female stars for 30 years. Dottie's family was poor. Dottie West, 1970s. Try again. In 1981, West's daughter Shelly also made a career in country music; she is best known for her hit duet with David Frizzell, "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma", which hit No. Country singer Dottie West died Wednesday morning of injuries suffered in a car wreck last week on the way to performing at the Grand Ole Opry, a hospital spokeswoman said. 1 solo hit. (4 artists) Before the Ring on Your Finger Turns Green. Verify and try again. She married drummer Byron Metcalf in 1976. There is a problem with your email/password. She first made the national charts in 1963 and the following year had a blockbuster country hit with "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" which would earn her the Best Country Female Vocal Grammy Award. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In 1984, West departed from her label and switched to the independent label Permian. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Her 1980 No. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A 1964 Grammy winner for her recording of her self-penned song Here Comes My Baby, West was also a modern country pioneer in writing advertising jingles (including Coca-Colas famous Country Sunshine campaign of the 1970s) and a wide-ranging duet singer who recorded with Jim Reeves, Don Gibson, Jimmy Dean, and Kenny Rogers. Together the couple would get gigs on local tv and clubs. & Chorus, Bill Carle with Ralph Carmichael Orchestra and Chorus, Jane Froman with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Sid Feller, Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger and The Rainbow Ranch Boys, Jacques Brel avec Franois Rauber et son orchestre, Joni James - Orchestra conducted by Lew Douglas, Eddy Arnold, The Tennessee Plowboy and His Guitar, Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers - Vocal Chorus by Dickie McBride, Gilbert Bcaud - Orchestre dir. No breach of copyright or intellectual property is intended within this page. In 1963, Jim Reeves recorded a song written by West called "Is This Me". We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was married to Allen Frizzell from 1977 to 1985. Along the way, West shed her gingham-clad, sweetheart image and emerged as a glamorous, sexy star with a $50,000 wardrobe and a glitzy stage show. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In April 2010, one of her famed Mackie outfits became part of the Country Music Hall of Fame's permanent exhibit. In the early 1970s, West wrote a popular commercial for the Coca-Cola company, titled "Country Sunshine", which reached No. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. To plan your own Music Pathways tour, visit www.tnvacation.com/tennessee-music-pathways. She won two Top Vocal Duo of the Year honors from the Academy of Country Music Awards with her partner David Frizzell. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 11 October. , money, salary, income, and assets. Becoming Dottie West. During this time, she also became a close friend of groundbreaking female country singer Patsy Cline and her husband Charlie Dick.[3]. She had her own float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade that year. She first made the national charts in 1963 and the following year had a blockbuster country hit with "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" which would earn her the Best Country Female Vocal Grammy Award. She married the steel guitarist Bill West, who became her co-songwriter and helped her entertain country music's biggest acts. She was always looking out for others and going out of her way to do things for fans, family and friends. "What Are We Doin' in Love" was West's only Top 40 hit on the pop charts, reaching No. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Dottie West died at the age of 58 years. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. In. West worked her way through college and married steel guitarist Bill West in 1953, and when he took a job in Cleveland, Ohio, she landed a singing slot on that city's Landmark Jubilee TV show as half . 1 for the very first time on her own in 1980 with "A Lesson in Leavin'". As the sexual revolution peaked, so did West's career. Her friend and fellow artist, Steve Wariner, whom she had helped make it to Nashville as a young man, sang "Amazing Grace". West's other successful duet partners included Jim Reeves (most notably, 1964's "Love is No Excuse") and Don Gibson (biggest duet hit was "Rings of Gold" in 1969). A long way from her rural upbringing to McMinnville with her partner David Frizzell in... 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