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Denise Gyngell

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Denise Gyngell
Born (1961-08-30) 30 August 1961 (age 63)
Porth, Rhondda, South Wales, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1972–present
Spouse
(m. 1991⁠–⁠1999)
(divorced)
Children2

Denise Gyngell (born 30 August 1961) is a Welsh singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the early 80s pop group, Tight Fit. She later married record producer Pete Waterman.

Career

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As part of Tight Fit, Gyngell had a No. 1 single with a cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", and a top 5 hit with "Fantasy Island" in 1982. The band re-formed in 2010 and began doing small gigs around Britain.[1]

Personal life

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Gyngell married producer Pete Waterman in 1991; the couple divorced in 1999. They have two children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Methven, Nicola (26 February 2017). "Tight Fit hunk Steve Grant is as toned as ever 35 years after chart glory". mirror. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Pete Waterman: He should be so lucky". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
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