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Ricky May

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Ricky May

Birth
Ōnehunga, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand
Death
1 Jun 1988 (aged 44)
Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial
North Ryde, Ryde City, New South Wales, Australia
Plot
General Lawn O, Grave 377
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Entertainer: A native of Auckland, New Zealand he came to Australia in 1962 where he became a famous recording star. He was famous for his cabaret style singing and free stlye "scatting". Twice he starred in his own television series. In 1979 he was named the "Australian Entertainer of the Year". An award is given in his name annually for the best television performance of an original song.
Entertainer: A native of Auckland, New Zealand he came to Australia in 1962 where he became a famous recording star. He was famous for his cabaret style singing and free stlye "scatting". Twice he starred in his own television series. In 1979 he was named the "Australian Entertainer of the Year". An award is given in his name annually for the best television performance of an original song.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Bigwoo
  • Added: May 21, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11001500/ricky-may: accessed ), memorial page for Ricky May (22 Nov 1943–1 Jun 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11001500, citing Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde, Ryde City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Find a Grave.