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Alice Ludes (née Sizer; December 20, 1912 – February 12, 2017) was an American singer.


Biography

Ludes was born on December 20, 1912, in
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, as Alice Sizer, one of eight children born to E.R. and Minnie Sizer. She entered show business after graduating from high school. Along with two other women, she formed a band called The Williams Sisters. The group relocated to
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after signing a contract with
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. In 1939, she married radio announcer and technician Ed Ludes. She later joined a new band called the Music Maids in
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. They performed on Bing Crosby's radio program and in several movies, including ''
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'', '' Hit Parade of 1943'' and ''
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''. During her professional career, she performed with notable singers such as
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. Ed Ludes died in 1987. Alice Ludes was living in
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(and still playing piano) at the time of her 102nd birthday in December 2014. She turned 104 years old on December 20, 2016.


Death

Alice Ludes died on February 12, 2017, aged 104.


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