Lesley Gore gone at 68

February 16, 2015 4:10 PM from

“It’s My Party”. “You Don’t Own Me”…Lesley Gore, born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey died of cancer today.

Gore was discovered by Quincy Jones as a teenager and signed to Mercury Records. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in English/American literature. She also played Catwoman's sidekick in the cult TV comedy "Batman."

Gore co-wrote "My Secret Love" for Allison Anders' film "Grace of My Heart," released in 1996. A couple of years later, she appeared in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on Broadway. Gore had been working on a stage version of her life with playwright Mark Hampton when she died.

In addition to Sasson, the jewelry designer, Gore is survived by her brother and mother, Ronny.

RIP, Lesley…thanks for the music.

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Reply #1 February 16, 2015 4:27 PM from

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RIP, Leslie

Reply #2 February 16, 2015 4:40 PM from

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Damn, all the old singers(our age) are leaving this earth. What a shame but at least we grew up with the best singers.

Reply #3 February 16, 2015 6:17 PM from

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Man, they keep dropping like flies! Louis Jourdan died the other day at 93 too.

RIP Leslie, and Louis too.

Reply #4 February 16, 2015 7:26 PM from

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Thanks for the great memories of my youth, Leslie. Rest in peace.

Reply #5 February 16, 2015 7:38 PM from

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Reply #6 February 17, 2015 7:22 AM from

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My sick sense of humor is trying to kick in....but I won't go there. Rest in peace, Leslie. You were a great one.

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