Who is Betty Davis? Betty Davis is a famous American actress, singer, and songwriter.
Betty Davis was born Elizabeth Ruth Davis on July 26th, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. She was the daughter of a Jewish father and a Christian mother. Betty Davis’s father died when she was just seven years old from tuberculosis which then led to her being raised by her mother. Betty Davis developed an interest in acting at an early age and had her first film role at the age of 16 for the movie “Tammy Tell Me True”.
Betty Davis is best known for her role as “Rose” in the 1970s TV show “The Jeffersons” and as “Sister” in the 1976 film “Sparkle”.
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Is Betty Davis still alive?
No, Betty died on Wednesday 9th February 2022 at the age of 77 at 4:40 a.m. Eastern at her Homestead, Pennsylvania home. The death of Davis was confirmed and announced by her friend Connie Portis. Connie Portis released a statement concerning Betty Davis cause of death and time of death. Below is what Connie Portis wrote about the cause of betty Davis death;
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon.”
“Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennsylvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans.”
“At a time to be announced, we will pay tribute to her beautiful, bold, and brash persona. Today we cherish her memory as the sweet, thoughtful, and reflective person she was.… There is no other”.
Betty Davis husband
Who is Betty Davis married to? Betty was married to the late Miles Davis however they divorced after Betty was accused of cheating. Betty Davis and Miles Davis got married in September 1968. The couple divorced after Betty Davis’s husband claimed that Betty his wife was seeing late American singer Jimi Hendrix.
Betty Davis net worth 2022
Betty Davis’s net worth 2022 is estimated to be $3 million. Her source of income is from her career as a musician.
