About Jeannie Little
Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 82). Jeannie Little was an Australian singer, entertainer and presenter, known for Beauty and the Beast (talk show), Midday (Australian TV program) and The Mike Walsh Show.
Personal life Little married interior decorator Barry Little in 1971. Their daughter Katie Little is a writer, comedienne, music producer and singer. Katie is patron of the Jeanne Little Alzheimer's Research Fund, which has been set up in her mother's honour to raise funds for ongoing research into the disease. In 2019 Katie released a black humour memoir titled Catch a Falling Star - A Story About Growing Up With Jeanne Little.
She was diagnosed with rapid-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2009, and was cared for in a Sydney nursing home, where her husband Barry (1929–2019) also resided.
Little died on 7 November 2020 at the age of 82.
Honours Association Year Award Work Results Logie Awards 1977 Gold Logie Various Logie Award 1976 Most Popular Female The Mike Walsh Show Australian Government 2001 Centenary Medal Service to the Community Australian Government 2001 Order of Australia
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Who was Jeannie Little?
Australian entertainer (1938-2020)
When was Jeannie Little born?
Jeannie Little was born on 11 May 1938 in Sydney.
When did Jeannie Little die?
Jeannie Little died on 7 November 2020 in Sydney.
What was Jeannie Little's occupation?
Jeannie Little was a singer, entertainer and presenter.
What was Jeannie Little known for?
Jeannie Little was known for Beauty and the Beast (talk show), Midday (Australian TV program) and The Mike Walsh Show.
What nationality was Jeannie Little?
Jeannie Little was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeannie Little. https://biography.guide/jeannie-little/
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