Shirley Bassey
| Born | January 8, 1937 |
| Hometown | Cardiff, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Kenneth Hume, Sergio Novak |
| Children | Sharon Novak, Samantha Bassey |
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