About Anita Darian
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Anita Darian was an American opera singer.
Anita Darian (April 26, 1927 – February 1, 2015) was an American singer and actress who had an extensive career from the 1950s to the 2010s.
She was born Anita Margaret Esgandarian in Detroit, Michigan, of Armenian descent.
Darian also sang the female soprano portion on The Tokens' 1961 #1 hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
As late as 2012, she was featured in concerts honoring the Great American Songbook.
Darian died on February 1, 2015, aged 87, at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, New York, due to surgical complications.
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Who was Anita Darian?
Armenian-American singer and actress (1927–2015)
When was Anita Darian born?
Anita Darian was born on 26 April 1927 in Detroit.
When did Anita Darian die?
Anita Darian died on 1 February 2015 in Oceanside.
What was Anita Darian's occupation?
Anita Darian was an opera singer.
What nationality was Anita Darian?
Anita Darian was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anita Darian. https://biography.guide/anita-darian/
MLA: "Anita Darian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/anita-darian/.
Chicago: "Anita Darian." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/anita-darian/.
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