Early Life and Education of Dionne Warwick: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Dionne Warwick. A timeline of key moments.
Dionne Warwick is a celebrated American singer, actress, and television host, recognized for her significant contributions to music and entertainment. Throughout her illustrious career, she has garnered numerous accolades, including six Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Warwick's enduring influence is further solidified by her inductions into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame, as well as having three of her songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
December 12, 1940: Dionne Warwick's Birth
On December 12, 1940, Marie Dionne Warrick, later known as Dionne Warwick, was born. She is an American singer, actress, and television host.
1959: Graduation and Pursuing Music
In 1959, Dionne Warwick finished East Orange High School and pursued her passion at the Hartt College of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut.
1966: Marriage to William Elliott
In 1966, Warwick married actor and drummer William Elliott.
May 1967: Divorce from William Elliott
In May 1967, Warwick and William Elliott divorced.
August 1967: Remarriage to William Elliott
In August 1967, Warwick and William Elliott remarried in Milan, Italy.
1968: Death of Brother Mancel Jr.
In 1968, Dionne Warwick's brother, Mancel Jr., died in an accident at the age of 21, marking a personal tragedy.
January 18, 1969: Birth of son David Elliott
On January 18, 1969, Warwick gave birth to her first son, David Elliott, while living in East Orange, New Jersey.
1973: Birth of son Damon Elliott
In 1973, Warwick's second son Damon Elliott was born.
May 30, 1975: Separation from William Elliott
On May 30, 1975, Warwick and William Elliott separated.
December 1975: Divorce granted to Warwick
In December 1975, Warwick was granted a divorce in Los Angeles, with the court denying Elliott's support request.
2002: Son tours and performs with Warwick
Since 2002, Warwick's son David has periodically toured and performed duets with her and debuted as Sam Cooke in film Ali.
2005: Honored at Oprah's Legends Ball
In 2005, Dionne Warwick was honored by Oprah Winfrey at her Legends Ball.
October 18, 2008: Death of Dee Dee Warwick
On October 18, 2008, Dionne Warwick's sister, Dee Dee Warwick, died in a nursing home in Essex County, New Jersey, after a period of failing health.
2008: Death of Sister Delia ('Dee Dee')
In 2008, Dionne Warwick's sister, Delia ("Dee Dee"), passed away, adding to the family's history of loss.
May 2010: Honorary Doctorate from Lincoln College, Illinois
In May 2010, Dionne Warwick received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Lincoln College, Illinois.
January 24, 2015: Warwick hospitalized after a fall
On January 24, 2015, Warwick was hospitalized after a fall in the shower at her home and discharged after ankle surgery.
October 11, 2024: Dionne Warwick Way Street Renaming Ceremony
On Friday, October 11, 2024, Warwick was honored by the City of East Orange, NJ with a street renaming ceremony to "Dionne Warwick Way".
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