The mother of Sinatra’s three children and first of his four wives passed away on Thursday, The news was confirmed by her daughter, Nancy Sinatra Jr. A post on her webpage read: “She was a blessing and the light of my life. Sinatra née Barbato married Frank on 4 February 1939 having dated as teenagers ahead of his career that would see him become one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century.
Nancy Sinatra Sr – the first wife of crooning legend Frank Sinatra – has died at the age of 101.
She raised their three children, Nancy Jr, Tina and Frank Jr who died in 2016.
Sinatra is quoted as having regretted his marriage to Nancy, stating: “What I had mistaken for love was only the warm friendship Nancy had brought me.”