
Lana Rawls is the ex-wife of Lou Rawls. Lana Rawls’ ex-husband Lou was an American singer, entertainer, and education activist. As a musician, he released more than 60 albums, sold more than 40 million records, and had numerous charting singles, most notably his song “You’ll Never Find Another Love like Mine”. During his time he also featured in some movies.
Lana Rawls: Bio Summary
Full Name | Lana Jean Taylor |
famous as | Ex-wife of Lou Rawls |
Age | The early 80s |
Date of Birth | The 1940s |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Zodiac sign | Unknown |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Children | Louanna Rawls, Lou Rawls Jr., Kendra Rawls |
Spouses | Lou Rawls (m. 1963–1973) |
Who is Lana Jean Taylor?
Lana Jean Taylor also known as Lana Rawls was the ex-wife of Lou Rawls. She was born in the United States of America to her parents in the 1940s. Her birthday is on November 24. Some fans are speculating that Lana might be in her early 80s. Her ex-husband on the other hand dies at the age of 72.
Lana Rawls and Lou Rawls’ Marriage
The musician has been married thrice and had four children out of all his marriages. The singer’s first marriage was to Lana Rawls. According to the book, Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing: The Lana and Lou Rawls Story the two love birds began their lives in abject poverty, before his astronomical rise in the music industry, culminating in multiple Grammy awards, sold-out bookings in Las Vegas, moving from south Los Angeles to a valley hilltop mansion, and visiting the White House, sadly brought with it pressures that would tear apart their beautiful family.
The couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on February 12 1963 in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. The marriage however didn’t last forever, the couple called it a quit on 15 October 1973 after being together for about one decade and having three children- Louanna Rawls, Lou Rawls Jr., and Kendra Rawls. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the ground for their divorce. “It has to come sooner or later”, Lana Rawls Revealed– “there is no way things can continue as it has been recently”. Though the couples went their separate ways and despite his two remarriages, Lana and Lou Rawls were never really apart.

Upon their divorce, Lou Sr agreed to pay monthly temporary support of $4500 for his wife and children. After his divorce from Lana, the record producer tied the knot for the second time with Cece Rawls; this also ended a few years later. He once again tied the knot with Nina Malek Inman Rawls who was a flight attendant for Continental Airlines.
Lana Rawls was a Model
Lou Rawls’ ex-wife, Lana Rawls was a beautiful blond model. She was a Miss Del Rio and a Revlon model. She also reportedly owned and operated a clothing store in an exclusive section of Los Angeles. Lana is also known for Unsung (2008) According to her IMBD profile. Unsung is a series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul, and Gospel artists of the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s.
Is Lana Rawls still alive?
Yes, Lana Rawls is still alive as of 2022, she is in her early 80s, strong and feet. She has been living a very quiet life away from the media.
Lou Rawl’s Battle With Cancer and his death
In December 2005, Lana Rawls’ ex-husband Lou Sr was diagnosed with lung cancer and began receiving treatment at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The actor eventually died on January 6, 2006, from lung cancer and complications of Pneumonia. Nina, his wife also stated that her husband not only suffered lung cancer but was also battling brain cancer. Lou Sr was aged 72.
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