Wissenswertes

Famous Spanish singer

Announced in 2004 that she had pancreas cancer and she would receive medical treatment in Houston.

She began her career singing flamenco and started appearing in movies in the 1960s. Her singing style blended flamenco with folk song and romantic ballads. She had a huge following in Spain and Latin America. After her death, the mayor of Madrid announced that a street would be named after her.

Pictured on a Spanish commemorative postage stamp to mark the 10th anniversary year of her death, issued 12 April 2016. Price on day of issue was 57c.

Mother with Pedro Carrasco of TV-host Rocío Carrasco.

Adopted two children with husband bullfighter José Ortega Cano.

Aunt of Rosario Mohedano.

Ex-mother-in-law of Antonio David Flores.