Kirsty MacColl

Known for

Acting

Gender

Female

Born

October 10, 1959

Age at death

41

Died

December 18, 2000

From

Croydon, Surrey, England

English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.