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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 active | 1972–present |
| Spouse |
Pete Waterman (m. 1991–1999) |
| Children | 2 |
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
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.
Personal life
Gyngell married producer Pete Waterman in 1991; the couple divorced in 1999. They have two children.
References
- 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.
- "Pete Waterman: He should be so lucky". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.