Singer Teddie Beverley, the last surviving member of the celebrated Beverley Sisters, has passed away at the age of 99. The trio was best known for their hit song I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. Her death was announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by British composer TY Jeffries in a heartfelt Instagram post.
End of an Era for the Beverley Sisters
Teddie Beverley died at 99, bringing an end to the story of the Beverley Sisters after the deaths of Joy and Babs in previous years. The singing trio rose from a chance audition to become some of the biggest names in British entertainment during the 1950s and 1960s. Their success earned record-breaking recognition, international fame, and lasting influence that continued long after their chart-topping years.
TY Jeffries described Teddie Beverley as a woman of beauty, talent, and kindness, reflecting on how the trio shaped British entertainment. “Goodbye to my very cherished friend beautiful, talented, kind Teddie Beverley. The Beverley Sisters are now all together again. Great women! Such fabulous careers!” He spoke not only of her career but also of their personal friendship, making clear how deeply her passing touched him. “Teddie will be very much missed and always remembered. My deepest sympathies to Sasha, Babette, Vincent Francesca, Kelly and Emily.”
The Rise to Fame
Teddie Beverley, her twin sister Babs, and their elder sister Joy were among the brightest stars in British showbusiness during the 1950s and 1960s. Their popular songs included I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Little Drummer Boy, How Much Is That Doggie in the Window, and Little Donkey, all of which reached the UK top 20. Their journey began when photographer Jock Ware overheard them singing during an audition for an Ovaltine advertisement. He introduced them to BBC producer Cecil Madden, who became their manager and gave them the name Beverley Sisters.
From there, they rose to household fame and were regarded as Britain’s highest-paid female entertainers of their time. They also broke ground as the first British girl group to achieve success in the United States.
Recognition and Honours
In 2002, Guinness World Records acknowledged the Beverley Sisters as the world’s longest-surviving vocal group without a change in line-up. Four years later, in 2006, all three sisters were appointed MBEs for their contribution to music and entertainment. Their matching outfits and signature blonde curls became part of their iconic image. Joy Beverley passed away in 2015, and Babs in 2018, both at the age of 91. With Teddie’s passing at age 99, the chapter of the Beverley Sisters has now fully closed.
Teddie Beverley's Personal Life
Teddie Beverley married British waterskiing champion Peter Felix in 1959, with whom she had a daughter. The marriage ended in 1972. She later married property developer Donald Cottage in 1973, who predeceased her. Her life, career, and legacy remain woven into the fabric of British entertainment history, marking the end of an era for one of the nation’s most beloved singing trios.
