About Alice Tan Ridley

Alice Ann "Tan" Ridley was an American gospel and R&B singer, the mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe, and sister of feminist and activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes. Ridley advanced to the semi-finals of the NBC television series America's Got Talent, after previously winning $25,000 in the pilot episode of 30 Seconds to Fame. Ridley released her debut album Never Lost My Way at the age of 63 in September 2016.

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Alice Tan Ridley

American singer (1952–2025)

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Occupation: street artist, singer
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 21, 1952
Died: March 25, 2025
Website: http://www.alicetanridley.com/

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