Florence Foster Jenkins

1868–1944 (age 76)

Singer

About Florence Foster Jenkins

Florence Foster Jenkins (1868–1944) lived to age 76. They were a singer. Born in Wilkes-Barre, they died in New York City. They are buried at Hollenback Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

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