 Patricia Bredin, a singer who represented the UK at Eurovision more than six decades ago, has died aged 88. The late musician was just 22 years old when she became the first act to represent the nation at the competition. While Eurovision first took place in 1956, the UK made its debut the following year, having held a different competition during the song contest's inaugural year instead called Festival of British Popular Song. The UK then competed for the first time in 1957 in Frankfurt, with Bredin finishing in seventh place with her song All, which was the first to be sung at English at the event. According to regional newspaper Hull Live, family confirmed that she died on Monday August 14. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE : Details emerge over Angus Cloud's cause of death after mother insists Euphoria star didn't die by suicide MORE : The 'Black Godfather of music' Clarence Avant dies aged 92){kind=link}
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Patricia Bredin, a singer who represented the UK at Eurovision more than six decades ago, has died aged 88.
The late musician was just 22 years old when she became the first act to represent the nation at the competition.
While Eurovision first took place in 1956, the UK made its debut the following year, having held a different competition during the song contest’s inaugural year instead called Festival of British Popular Song.
The UK then competed for the first time in 1957 in Frankfurt, with Bredin finishing in seventh place with her song All, which was the first to be sung at English at the event.