Vanity
Canadian singer, songwriter, model, actress (1959–2016)
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Summary
Vanity was born on January 4, 1959[1], in Niagara Falls[2]. She died on February 15, 2016[3], in Fremont[4]. She worked as an actor[5], singer[6], film actor[7], model[8], and recording artist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,283 views/month, #4,817 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pacific Ocean[11]
- Spouse: Anthony Smith[12]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Member of: Vanity 6[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Genre: soul[17]
- Record label: A&M Records[18], Motown[19]
- Discography: Vanity discography[20]
- Unmarried partner: Prince[21], Nikki Sixx[22]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[23]
- Family name: Matthews[24]
- Given name: Denise[25], Katherine[26]
- Pseudonym: Vanity[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Instrument: voice[29]
- Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[30], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress[31]
- Birth name: Denise Katherine Matthews[32]
- Start of work period: 1977[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[34]
Why It Matters
Vanity has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Vanity born?
Vanity was born in Niagara Falls[2].
Where did Vanity die?
Vanity passed away in Fremont[4].
Who was Vanity married to?
Vanity's spouses include Anthony Smith[12].
What did Vanity do for work?
Vanity worked as an actor[5], singer[6], film actor[7], model[8], and recording artist[9].