Happy birthday, Taylor Dayne! To celebrate the singer's special day, let's look at her career beginnings, successes, and journey to becoming a cancer survivor.
The musician, born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962, is now 62 years old! She was born and raised in New York City. Her passion for singing has been around since she was younger, as she started performing professionally after graduating from high school.
She was involved with bands like Next and Felony in the past, but she went on to have a solo career after she finished college. Initially, her stage name was Les Lee, but when she struck a deal with Artista Records, she got the name Taylor Dayne, which she still uses today.
Her first single, "Tell It to My Heart," became a massive success as it was recognized in the United States and worldwide.
Since then, she has dropped several fan-favorite tracks like "I'll Always Love You," "Don't Rush Me," "With Every Beat of My Heart," and many more.
Taylor Dayne Career, Net Worth
Aside from singing, Taylor Dayne is also known for her acting skills. She appeared in the sci-fi TV series Nightman and went on to star in other projects such as Stag, Love Affair, and more.
However, one of her most notable roles was on Broadway, where she starred with Marc Bonilla and Dragonchoir in Elton John's "Aida" in 2001.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Grammy nominated musician's estimated fortune is around $4 million.
Taylor Dayne Survived Cancer
Later in life, the musician was hit with devastating news. Speaking with Good Morning America in 2022, she confirmed that she was diagnosed with colon cancer.
She revealed that doctors found out about her condition when she underwent a routine colonoscopy. Dayne considered it a "dark" time, but she was also fortunate as it was detected early on.
"Life is precious... He never even said the stage [of cancer]. All I could do is [think], 'OK, five months ago, I know there was nothing.' So this is early detection," she said. (via People Magazine)
Weeks after her diagnosis, Dayne underwent an operation to remove 10 inches of her colon, and finally, she became cancer-free.
"It took my three months to come through that health challenge. Become your own warrior first! Whether you're in a health crisis or not, the point is feeling good and getting help," she reflected on her cancer journey.
Taylor Dayne is living her life to the fullest as she continues her career in music. As of 2024, she has a string of shows from March to June. More details are available at this link.
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