About Katherine Anderson
Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 79). Katherine Anderson was an American singer.
Katherine Elaine Anderson Schaffner (January 16, 1944 – September 20, 2023) was an American singer best known as a member of the Marvelettes.
Biography Anderson was born in Inkster, Michigan, United States, and was raised in a housing project built by Henry Ford. She was one of four children born to Robert, a cement finisher, and Florence Anderson, a nurse's aide.
Anderson later returned to Inkster and worked with troubled teens in Detroit.
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Who was Katherine Anderson?
American singer (1944-2023)
When was Katherine Anderson born?
Katherine Anderson was born on 16 January 1944 in Ann Arbor.
When did Katherine Anderson die?
Katherine Anderson died on 20 September 2023 in Dearborn.
What was Katherine Anderson's occupation?
Katherine Anderson was a singer.
What nationality was Katherine Anderson?
Katherine Anderson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Katherine Anderson. https://biography.guide/katherine-anderson/
MLA: "Katherine Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/katherine-anderson/.
Chicago: "Katherine Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/katherine-anderson/.
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