About Lea Dali Lion
Lived 1974 – 2021 (aged 47). Lea Dali Lion was an Estonian and Russian singer, musician and songwriter.
Lea Dali Lion (born Lea Teemets, formerly Lea Liitmaa until 2014; 28 February 1974 – 21 April 2021) was an Estonian singer, musician and songwriter.
Career Lion was the soloist of the Estonian band Blacky, founded in 1998, until the breakup of the band in 2013. In 2002, Lea Liitmaa and Jaagup Kreem took 9th place in the Estonian Eurovision premiere show "Eurolaul" with the song "What if I Fell".
Personal life and death From 2000 to 2006, she was married to guitarist Elmar Liitmaa. Lion had three children.
Lion was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. She died on 21 April 2021, in Tallinn after contracting COVID-19.
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Who was Lea Dali Lion?
Estonian singer, musician and songwriter (1974-2021)
When was Lea Dali Lion born?
Lea Dali Lion was born on 28 February 1974 in Rapla.
When did Lea Dali Lion die?
Lea Dali Lion died on 21 April 2021 in Estonia, Tallinn.
What was Lea Dali Lion's occupation?
Lea Dali Lion was a singer, musician and songwriter.
What nationality was Lea Dali Lion?
Lea Dali Lion was Estonian and Russian.
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