April 25, 1917
to become a singer
She married Ben Kornegay
Xavier Wilkins
she look up and said yes
Ray Brown Jr.
January 1st
piano lessons, public school music system, and high school music courses
Ella had heart surgery they found out she had diabetes. Because of the disease it left her blind and she had both legs amputated.
Ella Fitzgeralds early years were hard years as she came from a black family, that had many children it was a tough life for many blacks those years. She grew up in the city of Newport.
Answers.com says 'Her parents, William Fitzgerald and Temperance Williams Fitzgerald ...' The answer is right there in Wikipedia too!
Ella Fitzgerald's son, Ray Brown Jr., is alive. He was born in 1949 and has pursued a career in music, following in his mother's footsteps. As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, he continues to be involved in the music industry.
Ella Cruz was born on August 17, 1996.