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Maggie Mae

1960 – 2021

German singer and actress

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Lived 1960 – 2021 (aged 61). Maggie Mae was a German actor, singer, comedian, licensed practical nurse, pop singer and musician.

Andrea Cosima Carle (13 May 1960 – 30 August 2021), known by the stage name Maggie Mae, was a German singer.

Biography Maggie Mae released her first single, Ich hab’ Spaß am Leben, in 1974. She later released a German-language cover of "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small. Due to her young age and funky appearance, she was nicknamed "Das verrückte Huhn" ("the mad hen"). In 1975, she participated in the West Germany selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Die total verrückte Zeit and reached the 7th place. She returned the following year, singing Applaus für ein total verrücktes Haus and finishing third. In the 1980s, she retired from her singing career following her marriage to Robert Trammel and her move to the United States.

Maggie Mae died of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Florida, on 30 August 2021, at the age of 61.

Discography Singles Ich hab' Spaß am Leben (1974) My Boy Lollypop (1975) Die total verrückte Zeit (1975) Sweet beat honey sunny boy/Itsy bitsy teenie weenie Honolulu Strandbikini (1975) I'm on fire (1975) Sing my song (1976) Applaus für ein total verrücktes Haus (1976) Und sein Name war No (1977) Und dann noch eins - Ich liebe dich (1977) Dieses ist mein Land (1978) Komm, klopf' heut Nacht an die Tür (I'm gonna knock on your door) (1979) Das allererste Mal (um alles zu erfahren) (1979) James Dean - Superstar (1980) Rock 'n' Roll Cowboy (Making your mind up) (1981) Lutsch mit! (1981) Und der Weihnachtsmann behauptet, er ist Elvis (1982)

Album I'm on fire (1975)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maggie Mae?

German singer and actress (1960–2021)

When was Maggie Mae born?

Maggie Mae was born on 13 May 1960 in Karlsruhe.

When did Maggie Mae die?

Maggie Mae died on 30 August 2021 in Holmes Regional Medical Center.

What was Maggie Mae's occupation?

Maggie Mae was an actor, singer, comedian, licensed practical nurse, pop singer and musician.

What nationality was Maggie Mae?

Maggie Mae was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maggie Mae

· Wikidata: Q110986

· DBpedia: Maggie Mae (singer)

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