Debra Byrd Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Husband, Children, Siblings
Debra Byrd Biography, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Husband, Children, Siblings – Renowned American vocalist, Debra Bryd has died. She was 72. Bryd was a vocal coach for shows such as; American Idol, Canadian Idol, Military Idol, The Voice, Majors and Minors.
The vocal coach died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Her death was made known by her friend and singer, Barry Manilow in a social media post. However, she did not disclose the cause of death making it unknown whether she battled any form of illness.
Who is Debra Byrd?
Born in 1951, Byrd attended Kent State University where she studied at the Karamu and Dobama Theaters.
As a vocalist, her students included Grammy winners, recording artists, actors, musicians, and Broadway stars.
Byrd was the vocal coach on American Idol from the first episode through Season 10 and was eventually tapped to be a vocal coach on The Voice.
She worked closely with Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Dylan, Barry Manilow and many others.
As an actor/performer, she garnered acclaim for her starring role as ‘Da Singer’ in the national touring company of Broadway’s Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk.
She served as a vocal coach at the 2014 Oscars and also sang in the choir of the performance of Mighty River at the 2018 Oscars
Her theatrical credits on Broadway productions included The Human Comedy, Barry Manilow on Broadway, Haarlem Nocturne,” and her contributions to the Broadway and national tour renditions of Ain’t Misbehavin‘.”
In the academic world, she chaired the vocal department at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and also served as an artist in residence at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.??
In a tribute, American singer Clay Aiken said; “I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that no one was a better mentor, coach, teacher, or champion to us Idol contestants than Byrd was”
“No one spent more time with us. I’ll never forget her drilling into us how we needed to look right into the camera and connect with the audience at home. She was a light in so many lives. I am so lucky that I got to call her a friend”
Debra Byrd Age
Debra Byrd was 72 years old when she died in March 2024. She was born on July 19, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Debra Byrd Parents
Debra Byrd was born to her parents in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. As of this writing, the identities of both her mother and father are unavailable.
Debra Byrd Siblings
Debra Byrd has never shared any information regarding his siblings making it unknown whether or not he’s the only child of his parents
Debra Byrd Husband
Apart from Debra Byrd’s professional career as a vocal coach, she hardly opened up about her personal life hence we do not have any information regarding her love life.
Debra Byrd Children
The 72-year-old Debra Byrd could have children but as of March 2024, there are no records of the late voice coach’s children, making it unknown whether she had biological or adopted children.
Debra Byrd Net Worth
Debra Byrd’s net worth is unavailable at the time of this writing.
Source: Ngnews247.com