Dame Shirley Bassey is 74 years old (birthdate: January 8, 1937).
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According to the All Music Guide, Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937. Which means that, as of now (July 2008), she is 71. For more information on Shirley Bassey on Answers.com, see the...
Yes. In the UK dame is the female equivalent to sir; like a knighthood, but for women. On work she did before becoming a dame, of course, her name would simply appear as Shirley Bassey.