Rock and roll star Wee Willie Harris, real name Charles William Harris has died at age 90. Harris was born on 25 March 1933 and passed away on Thursday, 27 April 2023.
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He was married to Sheila, his wife of 47 years and she confirmed his death. They were not known to have any children.
Much is not known about Sheila and this is because she preferred to live her life away from the media spotlight. That notwithstanding, she was very supportive of her husband’s music career.
Following her husband’s death, Sheila told The Sun:
“He was a lovely man. A lovely husband. But it was music all the way with him.
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“He was just such a brilliant man. He inspired so many – including Paul McCartney.
“He was an absolute sensation. He will be so, so missed by so many.
“He could still sing right up until the end and was always a perfect gentleman.”
Wee Harris, a native of South London’s Bermondsey neighborhood, was most known for his upbeat stage and television performances.
The performer, who was only 5 feet 2 inches tall, was also well-known for having vibrant pink hair.
2018 saw the release of I Go Ape! – The Wee Willie Harris Story by Rob Finnis, a 30-track CD with the greatest of Harris’ rock and roll recordings and an 88-page illustrated biography.
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