Carrying over 70 years of experience on a showbiz career, Toni Lamond a.k.a. Lolly Legs earned various awards and recognition. Above all, she even took home a Helpmann award for lifetime accomplishment and became a member of ‘Order of Australia.’
While doing ‘In Melbourne Tonight‘, the viewers voted Ms. Lamond as a person who has the second-best pair of legs on TV. Following the title, a fellow veteran artist named Noel Ferrier gave her the nickname “Lolly-Legs Lamond.”
In any case, discover ‘who was Toni Lamond married to?’ how old is Toni Lamond now? Explore every little detail on her wiki including her age, height, children, and married life with a husband. And, don’t forget to check out Toni Lamond’s net worth.Â
Toni Lamond Wiki, Biography, Early Life
An Australian cabaret singer Patricia Lamond Lawman often uses her stage name, Toni Lamond. What’s more, her nickname is Lolly Legs. she is also a dancer, stage as well as a television actress, and comedian.Â
Growing up in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Ms. Lamond was born to parents of Stella Lamond (actress mother) and Joe Lawman (father), who were vaudeville entertainers. When she was only seven years old, her parents divorced with her mother getting remarried to Max Reddy.
As a result, Ms. Lamond is an older half-sister to singer Helen Reddy. In addition to that, the Australian singer raised her half-sibling as a substitute mother. Other than that, from the young age of ten, she began her professional career when she showed her singing skills through the radio. At that time, she was taking a tour with her vaudevillian parents.Â
How Old Is Toni Lamond? Age, Birthday
Born in the year 1932, Australian singer Toni Lamond celebrates her birthday on the 29th of March every year with her close friends and family. Currently, Toni Lamond’s age is 90 years old while her star sign is Aries.Â
Is Toni Lamond Re-Married? Who Is Her Former Husband?
As a single mother, Australian singer Toni Lamond raised her one and only son, Tony Sheldon. Her son is an actor and a writer as well. Mr. Sheldon revealed how he grew up under tough conditions.
We moved to Sydney, and as a single mum, she had to support me. She sang in RSL clubs, and at one point worked as a barmaid.
Previously in 1954, Ms. Lamond married Frank Sheldon, an entertainer. Soon after the separation in 1966, her ex-husband committed suicide. Additionally, she has an estranged relationship with Mr. Sheldon.
To run away from the memories of her ex-husband, Ms. Lamond landed in Sydney. She divulged,
it was too painful to be around the places we had been
…You should stay where you are so the people around you can help you grieve.’
Toni Lamond Health Issues
Earlier this year, Ms. Lamond faced some serious issues regarding her health that she had to go through surgeries and therapy. Speaking of which, she went through shoulder and knee replacement.
Photo Credit: theaustralian.com.au
At Chelmsford Private Hospital, Toni Lamond was a patient where she took Deep Sleep Therapy. Following her husband’s death, she even developed migraines eventually depending on prescription drugs.
How Much Is Toni Lamond Net Worth?Â
During her career, Ms. Lamond starred in several Australian productions including Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy: A Musical Fable, Oliver!, and The Pajama Game. Whereas, in a number of 1970s TV shows, the singer was a regular on the shows like Graham Kennedy’s In Melbourne Tonight and Number 96 as well.
In terms of her acting career, Ms. Lamond also performed in ‘Running from the Guns (1987), Razzle Dazzle (2007), and The Pirates of Penzance (1994). Moreover, as of 2022, Toni Lamond net worth is under review.Â