Carmen Miranda
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![]() From the movie The Gang's All Here (1943) |
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| Born | Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha, GCIH 9 February 1909 Marco de Canaveses, Portugal |
| Died | August 5, 1955 (aged 46) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Other names | The Brazilian Bombshell The Chiquita Banana Girl The Lady in the tutti frutti hat |
| Years active | 1928–1955 |
| Spouse | David Alfred Sebastian (m. 1947–1955) her death |
Carmen Miranda (February 9, 1909 – August 5, 1955) was a Portuguese-Brazilian singer and actress. She was best known for her exotic costumes and hats made of fruit.
