Country Artists We’ve Lost in 2013: Patty Andrews
The last living member of the Andrews Sisters passed away in January 2013 when Patty Andrews died of natural causes. The trio's fame dates back to 1938, when 'Bei Mir Bist Du Scho' became a hit. The group sold over 75 million albums during their lengthy career and helped define the jump blues genre with 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' in 1941. During World War II, Patty, Maxene and LaVerne were publicly supportive of the war effort and helped create the famous Hollywood Canteen. Patty Andrews removed herself from the group in 1951 and distanced herself from her sisters both personally and professionally. Maxene died in 1995 and LeVerne died in 1967.