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Beverly Sills (née Belle Silverman)

Memorial Page for Beverly Sills (née Belle Silverman)

May 25, 1929 – Jul 2, 2007(78 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American operatic soprano

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May 25th, 2026

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Awards(10)

National Medal of ArtsNational Women's Hall of FamePresidential Medal of FreedomKennedy Center Honorshonorary doctor of Brandeis Universityhonorary doctor of Harvard Universitystar on Hollywood Walk of FameChevalier des Arts et des LettresHasty Pudding Woman of the YearHeinz Award

Spouse(1)

Peter Greenough

Education(2)

Erasmus Hall High SchoolProfessional Children's School

Beverly Sills (* May 25, 1929 in New York City; † July 2, 2007 in New York City) was an american operatic soprano. She was 78 years old. She was married to Peter Greenough. Her education included Erasmus Hall High School and Professional Children's School. She received 10 awards, including National Medal of Arts, National Women's Hall of Fame. Her cause of death was lung cancer. She was buried at Kensico Cemetery.

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Born in New York City, New York

1929

Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

1978

Presidential Medal of Freedom

1980

Heinz Award

1995

National Women's Hall of Fame

1998

Died in New York City, New York (lung cancer)

2007

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  • Peter Greenough

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Kensico Cemetery

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Beverly Sills (née Belle Silverman). Forever remembered.