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Gallery: Remembering Rosemary Clooney

Jeff Suess
jsuess@cincinnati.com
America ' s " girl singer " Rosemary Clooney was beloved by generations.
America's "girl singer" Rosemary Clooney was beloved by generations.
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Rosemary Clooney attended four Cincinnati high schools: Hughes, Withrow, Our Lady of Mercy academy, Western Hills.
Rosemary Clooney attended four Cincinnati high schools: Hughes, Withrow, Our Lady of Mercy academy, Western Hills.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney, shown here in 1953, is an inaugural inductee of the Northern Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.
Singer Rosemary Clooney, shown here in 1953, is an inaugural inductee of the Northern Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.
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Rosemary Clooney poses for a photo in Los Angeles, Nov. 20, 1952.
Rosemary Clooney poses for a photo in Los Angeles, Nov. 20, 1952.
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A photo of Rosemary Clooney, left, with her brother Nick Clooney hangs on the wall of Augusta's Rosemary Clooney House, which is now a museum in her honor.
A photo of Rosemary Clooney, left, with her brother Nick Clooney hangs on the wall of Augusta's Rosemary Clooney House, which is now a museum in her honor.
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Rosemary Clooney and the Mayor of Mayfield, Kentucky, Mrs. Rebekah Hord, seen January 28, 1953 in Mayfield.
Rosemary Clooney and the Mayor of Mayfield, Kentucky, Mrs. Rebekah Hord, seen January 28, 1953 in Mayfield.
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Rosemary Clooney was overwhelmed when her friends in Maysville presented a live calf while she was in town for the world premiere of her first movie in Maysville, Ky., Jan. 28, 1953. The calf was presented during the evening ceremonies.
Rosemary Clooney was overwhelmed when her friends in Maysville presented a live calf while she was in town for the world premiere of her first movie in Maysville, Ky., Jan. 28, 1953. The calf was presented during the evening ceremonies.
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Rosemary Clooney was a singer and actress best known for her work in " White Christmas.
Rosemary Clooney was a singer and actress best known for her work in "White Christmas.
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Jose Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney arrive at the International Theater in New York Mar. 19, 1953 for a telecast of the Academy Award ceremonies.
Jose Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney arrive at the International Theater in New York Mar. 19, 1953 for a telecast of the Academy Award ceremonies.
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American singer Rosemary Clooney rehearses with her husband, Jose Ferrer, in the Paris Cinema, London on Jan. 11, 1954 for their appearance tonight on the B.B.G. band show.
American singer Rosemary Clooney rehearses with her husband, Jose Ferrer, in the Paris Cinema, London on Jan. 11, 1954 for their appearance tonight on the B.B.G. band show.
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Five-month-old Miguel Ferrer won ' t lack for lullabies from his smiling mom, singer Rosemary Clooney, on July 4, 1955.
Five-month-old Miguel Ferrer won't lack for lullabies from his smiling mom, singer Rosemary Clooney, on July 4, 1955.
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Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby starred together in the classic film " White Christmas " in 1954.
Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby starred together in the classic film "White Christmas" in 1954.
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" White Christmas " starred Rosemary Clooney, left, Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby and Vera-Ellen.
"White Christmas" starred Rosemary Clooney, left, Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby and Vera-Ellen.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney, second from right, dances with, from left to right, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen, and Danny Kaye in the film " White Christmas. "
Singer Rosemary Clooney, second from right, dances with, from left to right, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen, and Danny Kaye in the film "White Christmas."
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Rosemary Clooney dances with Norwood native George Chakiris during her nightclub performance of " Love, You Didn ' t Do Right By Me " in " White Christmas " (1954).
Rosemary Clooney dances with Norwood native George Chakiris during her nightclub performance of "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" in "White Christmas" (1954).
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Rosemary Clooney with Bob Hope in the 1950s.
Rosemary Clooney with Bob Hope in the 1950s.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney poses with her son Gabriel Vicente Ferrer in Los Angeles, Oct. 22, 1957.
Singer Rosemary Clooney poses with her son Gabriel Vicente Ferrer in Los Angeles, Oct. 22, 1957.
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Rosemary Clooney plays with her children, Miguel Jose, 2, and Maria Providencia, 7 months, at her Hollywood home, March 25, 1957.
Rosemary Clooney plays with her children, Miguel Jose, 2, and Maria Providencia, 7 months, at her Hollywood home, March 25, 1957.
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Rosemery Clooney was the singing hostess of the " Lux Music Hall Starring Rosemary Clooney, " in 1957.
Rosemery Clooney was the singing hostess of the "Lux Music Hall Starring Rosemary Clooney," in 1957.
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Rosemary Clooney poses for a portrait, March 20, 1958.
Rosemary Clooney poses for a portrait, March 20, 1958.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney and her actor-singer husband Jose Ferrer are shown August 10, 1963 with their five children during a visit to Cincinnati. Front, left to right, are: Monsita, 4; Rafael, 3; Maria, 7, and Gabriel, 6. To the parents' right is Miguel, 8.
Singer Rosemary Clooney and her actor-singer husband Jose Ferrer are shown August 10, 1963 with their five children during a visit to Cincinnati. Front, left to right, are: Monsita, 4; Rafael, 3; Maria, 7, and Gabriel, 6. To the parents' right is Miguel, 8.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney is shown with her husband, Jose Ferrer, and four of their five children in 1959.
Singer Rosemary Clooney is shown with her husband, Jose Ferrer, and four of their five children in 1959.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney and her actor-singer husband Jose Ferrer divorced during a visit to Cincinnati on Aug. 10, 1963.
Singer Rosemary Clooney and her actor-singer husband Jose Ferrer divorced during a visit to Cincinnati on Aug. 10, 1963.
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Songbird Rosemary Clooney rehearses for her TV appearance on " Marineland Carnival " on April 22, 1962 at Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Songbird Rosemary Clooney rehearses for her TV appearance on "Marineland Carnival" on April 22, 1962 at Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney with her boyfriend, Dante Di Paolo (behind), and her grown up children (from left), Miguel, aged 21, Maria, 16, Rafael, 18, and Moncita, 19, on arrival at London ' s Heathrow airport June 10, 1976.
Singer Rosemary Clooney with her boyfriend, Dante Di Paolo (behind), and her grown up children (from left), Miguel, aged 21, Maria, 16, Rafael, 18, and Moncita, 19, on arrival at London's Heathrow airport June 10, 1976.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney is shown April 6, 1982.
Singer Rosemary Clooney is shown April 6, 1982.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney sings during rehearsal at the Rainbow Room in New York, Feb. 1989.
Singer Rosemary Clooney sings during rehearsal at the Rainbow Room in New York, Feb. 1989.
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Rosemary Clooney continued performing through the 1990s and early 2000s.
Rosemary Clooney continued performing  through the 1990s and early 2000s.
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From left: Bob Braun, Nina Clooney, George Clooney, Rosemary Clooney, Ada Zeidler and Nick Clooney at the Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati ' s " Tribute to the Clooneys " on Nov. 12, 1995.
From left: Bob Braun, Nina Clooney, George Clooney, Rosemary Clooney, Ada Zeidler and Nick Clooney at the Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati's "Tribute to the Clooneys" on Nov. 12, 1995.
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Rosemary Clooney guest starred with her nephew, George Clooney, on the his television show, " ER, " in 1995, earning her an Emmy Award nomination.
Rosemary Clooney guest starred with her nephew, George Clooney, on the his television show, "ER," in 1995, earning her an Emmy Award nomination.
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Rosemary Clooney sings " We ' re in the Money, " a song she dedicated to her nephew, actor George Clooney, during a performance at Ault Park in 1997.
Rosemary Clooney sings "We're in the Money," a song she dedicated to her nephew, actor George Clooney, during a performance at Ault Park in 1997.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney, left, performs onstage with daughter-in-law Debby Boone and then Miss America Heather Renee French, right, during the Rosemary Clooney Music Festival in Maysville, Kentucky, Sept. 30, 2000.
Singer Rosemary Clooney, left, performs onstage with daughter-in-law Debby Boone and then Miss America Heather Renee French, right, during the Rosemary Clooney Music Festival in Maysville, Kentucky, Sept. 30, 2000.
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Rosemary Clooney and her family dedicated the new memorial park, Marshall Park, in Augusta, Kentucky, her hometown, in 1997.
Rosemary Clooney and her family dedicated the new memorial park, Marshall Park, in Augusta, Kentucky, her hometown, in 1997.
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Singer Rosemary Clooney and new husband, Dante DiPaolo, leave St. Patrick ' s Church in Maysville, Kentucky, in this Nov. 7, 1997
Singer Rosemary Clooney and new husband, Dante DiPaolo, leave St. Patrick's Church in Maysville, Kentucky, in this Nov. 7, 1997
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Dante Di Paolo smiles at his wife, Rosemary Clooney, at their Augusta, Ky. home in 2000. Longtime partners, they were married in 1997.
Dante Di Paolo smiles at his wife, Rosemary Clooney, at their Augusta, Ky. home in 2000. Longtime partners, they were married in 1997.
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ArtWorks Cincinnati dedicated a new Over-The-Rhine mural of Rosemary Clooney on Oct. 8, 2016.
ArtWorks Cincinnati dedicated a new Over-The-Rhine mural of Rosemary Clooney on Oct. 8, 2016.
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Rosemary Clooney stood near the front door of her Augusta, Kentucky, home with a view of the Ohio River in 2000.
Rosemary Clooney stood near the front door of her Augusta, Kentucky, home with a view of the Ohio River in 2000.
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