Beverly Sills

Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano who won international fame many years before her Metropolitan Opera debut at age 46.
* She was born Belle Miriam Silverman in Brooklyn, New York, in 1929.
* She began her singing career at the age of 16, and made her professional debut at the New York City Opera in 1955.
* She went on to sing in major opera houses around the world, and was known for her versatility and her beautiful voice.
* She retired from opera in 1980, and went on to become a successful television personality and arts advocate.
* She died in 2007 at the age of 78.
* She was a role model for many young singers, and her legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

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