Bing Crosby

2022 - 6 - 11

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Bing Crosby health: The crooner's health woes – from vocal nodes ... (Daily Express)

The iconic crooner developed laryngitis, which is when the vocal cords in the throat become irritated and swollen. Instructed to rest his voice by medical ...

The iconic crooner developed laryngitis, which is when the vocal cords in the throat become irritated and swollen. When the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen, heart cells die, and a heart attack ensues. When cholesterol builds up in the blood vessels, it can block blood flow to the heart muscle. Medically referred to as a slipped disc, the NHS explained the condition occurs when soft tissue bulges out between the bones in the spine. "Vocal nodules occur as a result of vocal misuse and abuse," the NHS noted. When a node formed on his vocal cords in 1931, Crosby's singing voice noticeably became lower, according to Grunge. Laryngitis usually comes on suddenly, leading to a hoarse voice, a sore throat, and an irritating cough, the NHS noted.

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Bing Crosby's 'heartbreaking' WW2 support laid bare after lost box of ... (Fortnite)

BING CROSBY's emotional support to those serving in World War 2 was only realised years after the conflict when his family stumbled upon a lost letter he ...

"He really showed up for them. The story follows a playboy composer who is attempting to win back his ex-wife before she marries another man. "It was such a very moving and heartbreaking discovery to realise that some of dad’s letters hadn’t reached the recipients." Above and beyond in terms of writing them and writing to the parents of soldiers as well." "My mom was cleaning out the attic and found a box and clearly it was something very close to his heart. "We knew singing to the troops and visiting them was incredibly important to him but with regards to the letters, they were a discovery of my mom’s.

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Bing Crosby unveiled truth about rumoured Sinatra feud before ... (Daily Express)

BING CROSBY opened up about his speculated 'feud' with fellow Hollywood star Frank Sinatra just five years before he died.

"I don't think I create a mood when I sing. Sinatra does it in a memorable way. "We were very good friends." In a BBC Talking Pictures episode focusing on the star's life and career, archive footage saw Bing addressing the supposed feud. Michael replied: "Can I just give you a quote that he said about you once?" "I admired his work and I hope to believe that he admired mine."

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