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Doris Jung

1924 – 2025

American soprano singer

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About Doris Jung

Lived 1924 – 2025 (aged 100–101). Doris Jung was an American opera singer and singer.

Doris Jung Popper, née Doris Crittenden (January 5, 1924 – September 21, 2025) was an American operatic soprano.

She was born in Centralia, Illinois and graduated from Centralia High School in 1941. She then went to Centralia Junior College, being one of the first to attend the newly formed school.

After a start in Greenwich Village in 1953, she performed at the Zurich Opera in 1955 and subsequently in Germany until 1969, when she returned to the US and performed at the New York City Opera and Carnegie Hall. A 1972 review of her role as Marschallin Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss for the New York City Opera described her as "a thoughtful and sensitive artist."

According to Opera, "she became an influential figure in vocal education in New York, continuing as a teacher and mentor until 2021."

Jung married Felix Popper, an Austrian conductor and administrator with the New York City Opera. She died on September 21, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at age 101, making her a centenarian.

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1924, Centralia
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Also known as
Doris Jung Popper, Doris T Jung

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doris Jung?

American soprano singer

When was Doris Jung born?

Doris Jung was born in 1924 in Centralia.

When did Doris Jung die?

Doris Jung died on 21 September 2025 in Dallas.

What was Doris Jung's occupation?

Doris Jung was an opera singer and singer.

What nationality was Doris Jung?

Doris Jung was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doris Jung

· Wikidata: Q95208156

· DBpedia: Doris Jung Popper

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