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Adele Astaire
1896 - 1981
Birth place
Omaha, United States
Death place
Tucson, United States..
Diminutive, witty dancer and entertainer Adele Astaire, was Fred Astaire's elder sister, extremely gregarious and the more popular of the two during their time performing together, due to her smart way with dialogue and flirtatious charm. Retired in 1932 at the peak of her glorious career to marry Lord Cavendish, second son of the Duke of Devonshire and live in an Irish castle. Stroke.
Buried by stargirl on January 27, 2011
