About Melissa Wells
Lived 1932 – 2025 (aged 92). Melissa Wells was an American diplomat.
Melissa Foelsch Wells (November 18, 1932 – July 12, 2025) was an American diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Cape Verde and to Guinea-Bissau (1976–77),
Wells was a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.
Wells died on July 12, 2025, at the age of 92. She was the daughter of opera singer and film actress Miliza Korjus (1909–1980).
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Who was Melissa Wells?
American diplomat (1932-2025)
When was Melissa Wells born?
Melissa Wells was born on 18 November 1932 in Tallinn.
When did Melissa Wells die?
Melissa Wells died on 12 July 2025.
What was Melissa Wells's occupation?
Melissa Wells was a diplomat.
What nationality was Melissa Wells?
Melissa Wells was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Melissa Wells. https://biography.guide/melissa-wells/
MLA: "Melissa Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/melissa-wells/.
Chicago: "Melissa Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/melissa-wells/.
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