The Beverly Sisters' Joy Beverly dies, aged 91

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The Beverley Sisters singer Joy Beverley has died at the age of 91.



Joy suffered a stroke last week and her family confirmed her passing this morning (September 1).

Joy formed The Beverley Sisters with siblings Teddie and Babs in the mid-'40s.

The group enjoyed success in the '50s and '60s with hits such as 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' and 'Little Drummer Boy'.

Joy married Wolverhampton Wanderers football legend Billy Wright. Together the pair raised three children - Vince, Vicky and Babette.

Their son Vince Wright told the Express & Star: "We all thought the world of her and we are devastated she is gone. We are a very close-knit family... She was a very bubbly, but private, character.

"We are all going to miss her terribly. She has been a part of our lives for so long now it really is going to be a big loss for all of us."