Name: Kirsty MacColl
Birthday: 10 October 1959
Deathday: 18 December 2000
Place of Birth: Croydon, Surrey, England
Known For: Acting
English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.