1932
She died when Ella was a teenager in a car accident.
Jennifer Fitzgerald
89
she died from diabetes
1932
1932
89
yes she did
Ella Fitzgerald died 1996 at the age of 73.
Ella Fitzgerald's mother, Temperance "Tempie" Fitzgerald, worked as a domestic worker and later as a chambermaid. She struggled to provide for Ella and her older half-sister, which led to a challenging childhood for Ella. Despite the hardships, Tempie's love and support for her daughters were significant influences in Ella's early life.
Ella Fitzgerald's aunt was named Virginia Fitzgerald. She played a significant role in Ella's early life, particularly after the death of her mother, helping to raise her and support her musical ambitions. Virginia's influence was crucial during Ella's formative years in fostering her talent.
Ella Fitzgerald was born to unmarried parents, and before she was a year old her father William Fitzgerald, a wagon driver, left the family. When Ella was 15 her mother Temperence "Tempie" Williams died in 1932 in a car crash, and soon afterwards Ella moved out of her stepfather's home.