Betty Roe: key obituary facts
Is Betty Roe dead? Yes. Betty Roe died on May 19, 2026, at age 95.
Cause of death: Betty Roe's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Betty Roe known for?
She was a singer and composer.
More about Betty Roe
Born: 1 January 1930.
Place of birth: North Kensington.
Gender: female.
Occupation: composer, conductor, singer, pianist, opera vocal coach.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Royal Academy of Music.
Career began: 1976.
Also known as: Betty Eileen Roe, Betty Roe.
Occupations: Composer, singer, vocal coach, conductor.
Years active: 1976–2026.
Betty Roe, an English composer, singer and vocal coach, died on May 24, 2026, aged 95.
Roe, whose career also included work as a conductor, was active from 1976 to 2026. Born in North Kensington, London, on July 30, 1930, she studied piano from the age of six and began writing music and arrangements in her teens during World War II.
In the 1950s, she became involved with a drama group and began writing for musicals, while also working as a session singer with London ensembles and in light entertainment.