From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the song Come On-a My House, which was followed by other pop numbers such as Botch-a-Me, Mambo Italiano, Tenderly, Half as Much, Hey There and This Ole House. She also had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney continued recording until her death in 2002.