Lily Pons

Lily Pons was a French-American soprano and opera singer born on April 12, 1898, in Draguignan, France. She gained fame as an opera diva, particularly known for her performances at the Metropolitan Opera. Pons was celebrated for her coloratura soprano voice and her contributions to opera during the early to mid-20th century. She also appeared as an actress, notably in the film That Girl From Paris. Lily Pons passed away on February 13, 1976, at the age of 71.