Rick Astley

Rick Astley

Astley in 2009, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Richard Paul Astley

Place of Birth: Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 6 February, 1966

Ethnicity: English, some Irish

Rick Astley is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and radio personality.

Rick is the son of Cynthia and Horace Astley. He is married to film producer Lene Bausager, with whom he has a daughter.

Rick’s paternal grandmother’s surname was McGuire.

Rick’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Dean.

Sources: Marriage records of Rick’s parents – 

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