THE last of the Beverley Sisters, Teddie Beverley, has died aged 99.
The trio rose to fame with beloved songs including I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Little Drummer Boy.
The Beverley Sisters, Joy, centre, and her sisters, the twins Teddie and Babs Credit: Hulton Archive – Getty
The Beverley Sisters started singing together after they were evacuated to Northampton Credit: Rex Features
The inseparable sisters were known for their blonde curls and were especially popular with younger audiences and families.
At the height of their fame they were the highest-paid singing group in Europe.
Teddie, known as the cheeky one, her twin Babette and her eldest sister Joy started singing together when they were evacuated during the Second World War.
The sisters were recommended to a producer after they were scouted for a photoshoot started singing on set.
In 1944 they changed their name from the Chinery Sisters to the Beverley Sisters and shortly after caught the attention of band leader Glen Miller.
The American star was so impressed he offered to write their arrangements but was refused by Joy who said they wrote their own.
The BBC offered the group a contract and they began singing weekly in a broadcast from Alexandra Palace, London.
They became known for always wearing the same thing and often sharing rooms when they were on tour.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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